Special Election Edition - Storm Sandy Report

Ad Populos, Non Aditus, Pervenimus Published Every Thursday Since September 3, 1890 (908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, November 1, 2012 OUR 122nd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 44-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Sandy Causes Massive Blackout, Downed Trees, Gas Shortage Editor’s Note: Union County sus- not be interrupting water service. your neighbor. tained serious damage from Hurri- November 1, 6 a.m. - General: October 31, 11 p.m. - Mayor cane Sandy this week along with a Many people, homes, businesses and Quattrocchi, Garwood: We have set massive blackout that included most government sectors remain without up three locations for residents to of Westfield, Scotch Plains, and power. Emergency crews are work- charge cell phones, laptops etc. for as Fanwood. The following is an ac- ing tirelessly. It will take several days long as the emergency warrants: count as reported by towns. to restore power. Driving is difficult, Garwood Borough Hall Council October 31, 6 a.m. - Area - Union many traffic lights, if working, are Chambers, the Garwood Library, and County officials have been in contact operating on portable generators. Garwood Police Headquarters.- with New Jersey American Water. Public transportation is down. Po- Garwood Schools will remain closed They have confirmed that there are lice, fire and rescue are fully opera- through the end of the week. At this no plans to turn water off in any tional. Schools, many public offices time the plan is to reopen them on Union County municipality. Custom- and businesses are closed. Postal ser- Monday, November 5. Lincoln ers may experience periods of low vices are curtailed. Many streets are School does have power, but condi- water pressure because they are op- impassible. Local communication is tions are such that allowing children erating on generator power however, interrupted. People are hanging tough to walk to school could pose a hazard New Jersey American Water Co. will and are getting the job done. Help with downed wires and unstable trees. Additionally, Westfield has their un- der pass closed causing additional traffic to use our roadways and un- derpass, reported Police Chief Bruce Underhill. Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark is also closed for the remainder of the week.Governor Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader Chris Christie today signed an execu- HAPPY HALLOWEEN...Storm Sandy clobbered Halloween this election year for everyone so the staff of The Westfield tive order to postpone Halloween until Leader and The Times from the last Presidential Election (2008) wish everyone a Happy Halloween, a quick storm recovery Monday, November 5, because of — and remind everyone to vote next Tuesday, November 6th. unsafe conditions throughout New Jersey in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Garwood, of course, is abiding by Voters to Decide November 6; that order.We will have our regular garbage and recycling pick-up schedules.Our residents who com- Local Mayor, Council Races Up mute to the city using NJ Transit By PAUL J. PEYTON and a member of the Garwood Plan- districting, the Seventh District has services should know that as of 8:30 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader p.m. Wednesday, 79 to 80 percent of ning Board, and his running mate, expanded more into Hunterdon bus services are scheduled to be reac- REGION — Area voters will go to Anne Palmer, a former member of County where the Congressman re- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader tivated Thursday. However, the trains/ the polls this Tuesday, November 1, the Garwood Board of Education. sides and Warren County. The dis- EVERYWHERE...Storm damage with fallen trees and downed power lines are light rail and Path have suffered ex- to decide races for President, United The borough council is split 3-3. trict no longer includes Scotch Plains everywhere from Monday’s massive storm. Area fights to recover. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 States Senate, two Congressional Councilman Lou Petruzzelli is not and Fanwood, which has been moved seats as well as a mayoral race in seeking reelection. to the 12th Congressional District Scotch Plains and council races in Cranford voters will decide a race currently represented by seven-term Cranford, Garwood, Fanwood, and between Republican W. Scott Mease, Rep. Rush Holt (D) of Mercer County. RVSA Looks to Settle Scotch Plains where control of the a former township committee mem- Mr. Lance is being challenged six- councils is at stake. Four newcomers ber who owns a mechanical engi- term Democratic state Assemblyman and two incumbents are also on the neering company, and Democrat Upendra Chivukula. The assembly- Passaic River Litigation ballot for three seats on the Union Tom Hannen, co-owner of a co- man is a former Franklin Township County Board of Chosen Freehold- owner of a manufacturing company councilman who served as mayor in By WAYNE BAKER velopments in the New Jersey De- The appellant’s brief was filed in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ers. Two incumbent council mem- in Linden. They are vying for town- 2000. partment of Environmental Protec- July, and at meeting time, NJDEP’s bers are unopposed in reelection bids ship council seat of current Repub- Rep. Holt, a former research facil- RAHWAY — The Rahway Valley tion (NJDEP) versus Occidental brief was anticipated during October. to the Mountainside Borough Coun- lican Mayor David Robinson who is ity director ay Princeton University, Sewerage Authority’s (RVSA) Board Chemical Corporation, et al. case, NJDEP has approached all third-party cil. not seeking reelection. Republicans is being opposed by Middlesex of Commissioners recently heard of also known as the Passaic River Liti- defendants in an effort to settle them In addition to municipal races this have a 302 edge on the committee. County businessman Eric Beck. the possibility of a settlement of their gation. Several of the third-party de- out of the case, and RVSA has acted year, the school election has been Mountainside Council Republi- This year’s ballot also includes involvement in the so-called Passaic fendants have filed an appeal with the to participate in these discussions. A moved from April to the November can incumbents William Lane and school board candidates, all which River litigation. In addition, the have state’s Appellate Division asserting 90-day stay of all third-party pro- General Election ballot minus school Robert W. Messler are unopposed. are unopposed in the towns listed been some developments in RVSA’s that the intent of the state Legislature ceedings, including the September budgets. Candidates are running un- At the top of the ballot this year is below. In Westfield, incumbents Ri- legal efforts to recoup some of the in passing the New Jersey Spill Act 24 deadline for fourth-party claims. opposed for seats for the Westfield, the race for the White House where chard Mattessich, the BOE president, costs of the cogeneration and sludge was not to place liability on public A discussion between Cranford’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Cranford, Democratic President Barack Gretchan Ohlig and Lucy Biegler are drying facility they built at its waste- entities for hazardous substances in new commissioner, Mark Dugan, and Garwood, and Mountainside Board Obama is seeking a second term seeking fill, three-year terms. J. water treatment facility. their sewerage discharges when the Brian Hak, the authority’s counsel, of Educations. against former Republican Massa- Brendan Galligan is seeking the one- At RVSA’S October 18, informa- presence of these hazardous sub- revealed a bit about the status of the Scotch Plains Mayor Mary chusetts Governor Mitt Romney. year unexpired seat of former BOE tion was shared which revealed de- stances is not due to the public entity. litigation relating to the cogeneration DePaolla, a Republican who was ap- Polls have the President up between president Julia Walker. Scotch Plains- and sludge drying facility. Mr. Dugan pointed mayor this summer after seven and 15 points in New Jersey, Fanwood BOE incumbents Norman was questioning the addition of Nancy Malool resigned to become according to RealClearPolitics.Com. “Trip” Whitehouse, BOE president, $45,000 to the roughly $2.7 million head of shared services with the New In the race for U.S. Senate, Demo- Karen Kulikowski and Betty Anne spent on forensic accounting through Jersey Department of Community cratic incumbent Robert Menendez Woerner are seeking reelection. Cipolla & Co. Mr. Hak stated that this Affairs, faces a challenge from Coun- of Hudson County is seeking a sec- Mountainside BOE members Kate amount would cover review of about cilman Kevin Glover, a Democrat ond, six-year term against Republi- Motz and Jeane Parker are seeking 2,000 new documents which had been who lost to Mrs. Malool in the 2008 can state Senator Joseph Kyrillos of reelection as are Garwood BOE Presi- provided to the RVSA as part of the mayoral race. He was elected to coun- Monmouth County. Sen. Menendez dent Adele C. Lewis and Barbara legal discovery process. Mr. Hak said cil in 2006 and reelected in 2010. In defeated Republican State Senator Greet. Cranford BOE President Mary the documents give some of the “num- the council race, Republican Ed Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield in 2006. Venditti and Vice-President Catherine bers behind the numbers” used dur- Saridacki, a former Scotch Plains- Polls have Mr. Menendez with Morgese are seeking reelection to ing the feasibility studies. Fanwood Board of Education mem- stretching his lead to over 20 points. full terms, as is incumbent Camille Mr. Hak informed Mr. Dugan that ber who joined the council this sum- As for local Congressional races, Widdows. Former BOE member Jill one main defendant had switched mer to fill the council seat when Mrs. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) is seek- Brown is running for a one-year un- counsel, and the new counsel had DePaola became mayor, is being op- ing a third term in Congress after expired board seat. required mediation. Mr. Hak said they posed by Democrat Colleen serving 18 years in the New Jersey Election polls are open on Tuesday had previously done informal media- Gialanella, a school administrator in State Legislature. As a result of re- from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. tion, but the new counsel wanted to Clark. The council is currently split do it formally. Mr. Hak said the plan 2-2 between the two political parties. is to move directly into arbitration in In neighboring Fanwood, Repub- the event the mediation falls apart. lican incumbent Councilmen Robert Mr. Dugan, an attorney, was sworn Manduca, vice-president of a tech- in as Cranford’s new commissioner, nology resources company, and Mike replacing James Murphy who moved Szuch, a traffic signal technician, face from Cranford. a challenge from Democrats Jack Following the meeting, RVSA Ex- Molenaar, a former councilmen who ecutive Director James Meehan com- currently serves as planning board mented that he was “really excited” chairman, and Dan Levine, seeking by the plan to reduce emergency re- political office for the first time, a pair costs through planned replace- management consultant with a back- ment, which was discussed at last ground in state and local finance and month’s meeting. He noted that the economic development. The borough last article on the plan said that the council is currently split 3-3 between change would save 30 percent of the the two parties. operating budget, which was incor- Garwood Republican incumbent rect; it would save 30 percent of that Councilman Tim Hak, manager of a PAGE INDEX line item’s cost. He said he was anx- local holding company, and his run- ious to hear from David Zimmer of Regional ...... 2 Education ...... 9 ning mate, Mike Martin, the owner/ Sports ...... 13-20 the New Jersey Environmental Infra- Editorial ...... 4-5 operator of a Garwood-based event Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 13-20 structure Trust (NJEIT) whether the planning business, face a challenge plan discussed was reviewed by the Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 20 The Westfield Leader from William Nierstedt, director of Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 23-24 NASTY...This grim scene is throughout the region. state attorney general. planning for the City of Plainfield Westfield Leader only Page 12 Thursday, November 1, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication

Area Struggles With Storm Recovery tensive damage and it is undeter- ers to voluntarily conserve water in- day and Friday.Please check on eld- October 29, Garwood - Mayor mined when they will be returned to definitely as many of the company’s erly neighbors to ensure their safety. Quattrocchi and Garwood OEM Co- normal service as the tunnels were facilities are operating on emergency Should they require assistance please ordinator Sytko have signed a local completely flooded.The Governor’s generators. According to the com- call our police line and relay that Emergency Proclamation for the Office has reported that steps have pany, “Voluntary water conservation information at (908) 789-1500. Any Borough of Garwood. The Procla- been taken to replenish gasoline sup- reduces the demand on the water residents without electrical power mation can be read by visiting the plies, the refineries have shut down system while it operates on backup who are using medications that re- storms update page at as they require electricity as do the power.” I want to emphasize that water quire refrigeration can bring those www.garwoodpd.org. pipelines to operate; the priority will service has not been interrupted and meds to the Garwood Police station October 29, 1 p.m., Westfield – continue to be to provide fuel for the company has not issued any boil and they can be stored there.Several The westbound lane of East Broad official and rescue vehicles. There- water advisories. The request to con- residents have inquired about the Street near Fairview Cemetery is fore, we urge residents to conserve serve water is being made only to contents of their refrigerators. The blocked by low hanging wire. At 2 their fuel supplies while running their lessen demand on the treatment and link below will connect to a page on p.m., five poles snapped at Boynton generators as fuel has become ex- distribution systems that are operat- the state Office of Emergency Man- Avenue and Pearl Street by a large Greg Ryan for The Westfield Leader SAFE...Robert & Elaine Degan of North Av. Westfield stand in front of the tree tremely hard to obtain.The main ques- ing on back-up power. For more in- agement site which contains com- tree with high voltage wires and trans- on their family room. Elaine and her mother were trapped Monday night under tion on most minds is when will power formation and tips on how to con- prehensive information. Food stor- formers involved. The entire inter- the tree that had fallen on them as the relaxed after dinner. The tree collapsed the be restored to residents’ homes? A serve, go to: http:// age information http:// section is shut down. neighbors garage. The Westfield Fire Dept. was able to extricate them from the complex issue, residents must under- www.amwater.com/njaw/.Although readynj.posterous.com/NJ Transit is October 29, Storm News Shelters - room and the Rescue Squad along with medics transported them to Overlook stand that there are over two million some of our fellow residents have not operational yet and it is unclear The Union County Medical Reserve Hospital. Elaine was released along with her mother a day later bruised but in customers without power to include suffered some property damage and when trains and buses will be back on Corps has been activated to staff a good health. hospitals as well as drinking water those of us without power will be their regular schedules, visit regional shelter at the Cranford Com- and wastewater facilities. More elec- inconvenienced, the very good news www.NJTransit.com for munity Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, trical workers and tree trimmers are is that there have been no serious information.I would like to urge resi- Cranford. coming in from out of state and work- storm-related injuries to our residents dents to please stay at home if pos- The shelter is accepting pets, how- ing hand in hand to restore power but or to our emergency services and sible until the emergency is past and ever, owners must bring crates for their first priority is to get wires and public works personnel who worked to especially keep tabs on their chil- animals, food, and litter and any waste trees off the roads to ensure access all night long under horrific dren as there are many fascinating disposal bags, etc., for their pets. If for emergency vehicles.I am expect- conditions.Again, I cannot stress this situations out there that are danger- animals pose a threat they will have ing to participate in two telephone enough, for your safety and the safety ous. Garwood Mayor Pat Quatrocchi. to be removed. Limited food and conferences Thursday afternoon and of others, please stay home. As dark- October 30, 7 a.m. - Power is out water are available for people. No trust that at that time we will have a ness falls, you may not be able to see in Downtown Westfield and many medications will be available. Those better idea of conditions and what to a down power line or other hazard. areas throughout the state. Many tree in need of the shelter are advised to expect going forward. Continue to check the town’s website limbs have fallen. bring their own medications, any per- October 30, 11 p.m. – Westfield — for further updates or follow the town October 30, Mountainside - sonal hygiene items, etc. Now that Hurricane Sandy has passed, on Twitter @TownOfWestfield from Mountainside and Berkeley Heights Also, a regional Special Needs/ I am urging residents to continue to your mobile device.I have been ad- schools will remain closed Wednes- Functional Needs Shelter is located stay home and stay off the roads as vised that there will be no school day, October 31. Halloween activi- in Middlesex County at the much as possible. In addition to the tomorrow, October 31, due to the ties in the Borough of Mountainside Woodbridge Community Center, 600 State of New Jersey’s declaration, the lingering effects of the storm and have been suspended until further Main Street, Woodbridge, County of Union has declared a state safety concerns. It follows, then, that notice. Electrical lines remain down October 29, Garwood - Garwood of emergency effective through 6 p.m. Halloween Trick or Treat activities in the roadways and should be as- Police Department. Hurricane Sandy on Wednesday, October 31, due to are necessarily postponed until fur- sumed to be energized. Please leave update: This storm is like no other we the extent of fallen trees, blocked ther notice. I want to thank all of the phone lines at police headquarters have seen in the past. Your home is roadways, downed wires and power Westfield residents who prepared so open for emergency calls only. Storm the safest place for you, stay indoors! outages. There are numerous traffic well, heeded the warnings, and shel- and clean-up information will only Please assist our first responders and signals throughout the town and tered with their families in their be given via first alert or channel 35. stay off the roads. Remember to call county that are not functioning. In homes. I am certain that your coop- October 30, County - The County 911 for any police, fire or medical addition to endangering yourself and eration during this historic storm of Union has once again declared a emergency. Call Police Headquar- your passengers, any non-essential saved lives. I know I can count on State of Emergency from 6 p.m. to- ters at (908) 789-1500 for any non traffic on the roads will delay tree and your continued cooperation and pa- night to 6 p.m. tomorrow night. All emergency calls or questions you may power line removal by PSE&G as tience during this critical time. Thank county buildings and offices will be have. The Garwood Police Depart- well as slow the town’s clean-up and you. Mayor Andy Skibitsky. closed and only essential personnel ment will continue to post updates on recovery efforts.Since sunrise, I have October 30, 9 p.m. - Scotch Plains and emergency responders will be the Internet. Alerts and notifications been touring the town to assess the - Police and Emergency and DPW required to report to work. can be found on the Internet at damage. Though we were spared crews are out and clearing streets. In October 29, County – New Jersey ww.garwoodpd.org and follow us on flood and water damage, the 70-plus order to expedite clean up and recov- has declared a State of Emergency twitter @garwoodPD for the latest mile an hour sustained winds caused ery efforts; I encourage our residents from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 p.m. tomor- updates. For additional Union County many trees and heavy branches in to limit travel so that clean up crews row night. All county buildings and alerts, visit ucfirstalert.org The town to fall, blocking local roadways can clear our streets. I caution all to offices will be closed and only essen- Garwood Public Schools are closed and bringing live power lines down beware of fallen trees and branches tial personnel and emergency re- today, October 29, and tomorrow, with them. Approximately 50 homes which might possibly have brought sponders will be required to report to October 30. Garbage will not be sustained damage from uprooted trees down live power lines. PSE&G have work. Also, 13 municipalities have picked up today. or fallen limbs.Urgent: Please do not crews out and are restoring power declared states of emergencies in- October 29, Mountainside - A state go near any downed wires. Assume based on priority levels. (Hospitals cluding the following municipalities: of emergency has been declared. Only every wire is a live wire. I have been, and life safety first.) Please check on Roselle, Rahway, Clark, Winfield, emergency vehicles should be on the and will continue to be, in contact your neighbors. Call 911 in an Emer- Berkeley Heights, New Providence, roadways. You are safest during the with PSE&G regarding restoration gency. Please be patient. Mayor Mary Mountainside, Springfield, Cranford, storm by remaining home and in- efforts. As of this morning, over 90 DePaola. Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Linden, and doors. Mountainside and Berkeley percent of the homes in Westfield October 30, 8 p.m. - Garwood Roselle Park. Heights schools will remain closed were without power. According to Schools will be closed Wednesday, October 29, 4:10 pm. - Westfield - It today, October 29, and tomorrow, PSE&G, they have, “assembled a October 31, and the Lions Halloween is getting dark and the storm center is October 30. If needed, shelter will be ‘virtual army’ of over 1,550 techni- Parade id cancelled. Trick or Treat- to hit in a few hours. The newspaper made available at the Mountainside cians — 600 PSE&G workers and ing in the borough is postponed for will stay online as long as possible. Borough Hall building in the second 950 workers from across the country safety reasons as power is still out Power outages are expected. The fire floor community room and court — plus an additional 600 contractors and streets are unlit, with downed and police departments are running room. Please do not call police head- to cut and remove trees.” Neverthe- power lines that are live in some all over town with branches down. At quarters for storm-related informa- less, due to the extent of the outages cases and dangerous tree conditions present, six houses hit by trees, some tion. Information will be sent out as across the state, PSE&G reported that continue to exist. Residents are urged with wires involved, damage to the needed via the Union County First it may take days and possibly weeks to keep in mind that 50-60 percent of houses. No flooding has been reported. Alert System. Tell your friends and to restore all power. Now that the Union County is still without power, For everyone’s safety stay indoors. neighbors to sign up for First Alert at dangerous winds have subsided, so it is difficult for PSE&G to deter- Primary wires are down with many www.ucfirstalert.org. Only emer- PSE&G crews have been dispatched.- mine how soon they will be restoring trees and branches. All wires should gency calls should be made to police Residents are encouraged to refer- power to those customers who are be considered live and dangerous. headquarters. Additional storm in- ence the PSE&G Outage Center at: out. With a few exceptions, most of October 29, County - The County formation can be found at the NJ http://www.pseg.com/home/ our power outages are the result of of Union has declared a State of Office of Emergency Management customer_service/outage_info/ trees on personal property bringing Emergency from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 website www.ready.nj.gov Our area outagemap.jsp.In addition, PSE&G down power lines. Residents are re- p.m. tomorrow night. All County can expect rain amounts between has activated its Twitter page to keep sponsible for removal of trees on buildings and offices will be closed three and six inches with wind gusts the public informed about its restora- their own property but should con- and only essential personnel and up to 70 mph. Flooding is expected in tion progress. Sign up as a follower at tact borough authorities regarding emergency responders will be re- low lying areas. If you have not done http://twitter.com/psegdelivers to trees on borough property. On quired to report to work. The Union so already you should secure any monitor restoration progress from Wednesday our DPW will be resum- County Superior Court and Vicinage exterior light weight items and move your mobile device. New Jersey ing their regular schedule: leaf pick- will also be closed tomorrow due to personal items to higher rooms if you American Water is asking its custom- up Wednesday and garbage Thurs- the hurricane. have a flood prone basement. Special Election Edition - Storm Sandy Report

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USPS 485200 Thursday, November 1, 2012 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 OUR 53rd YEAR – ISSUE NO. 44-2012 Periodical – Postage Paid at Rahway, N.J. www.timesnj.com [email protected] SEVENTY FIVE CENTS Sandy Causes Massive Blackout, Downed Trees, Gas Shortage Editor’s Note: Union County sus- November 1, 6 a.m. - General: October 31, 11 p.m. - Mayor tained serious damage from Hurri- Many people, homes, businesses and Quattrocchi, Garwood: We have set cane Sandy this week along with a government sectors remain without up three locations for residents to massive blackout that included most power. Emergency crews are work- charge cell phones, laptops etc. for as of Westfield, Scotch Plains, and ing tirelessly. It will take several days long as the emergency warrants: Fanwood. The following is an ac- to restore power. Driving is difficult, Garwood Borough Hall Council count as reported by towns. many traffic lights, if working, are Chambers, the Garwood Library, and October 31, 6 a.m. - Area - Union operating on portable generators. Garwood Police Headquarters.- County officials have been in contact Public transportation is down. Po- Garwood Schools will remain closed with New Jersey American Water. lice, fire and rescue are fully opera- through the end of the week. At this They have confirmed that there are tional. Schools, many public offices time the plan is to reopen them on no plans to turn water off in any and businesses are closed. Postal ser- Monday, November 5. Lincoln Union County municipality. Custom- vices are curtailed. Many streets are School does have power, but condi- ers may experience periods of low impassible. Local communication is tions are such that allowing children water pressure because they are oper- interrupted. People are hanging tough to walk to school could pose a hazard ating on generator power however, and are getting the job done. Help with downed wires and unstable trees. New Jersey American Water Co. will your neighbor. Additionally, Westfield has their un- not be interrupting water service. der pass closed causing additional traffic to use our roadways and un- derpass, reported Police Chief Bruce Underhill. Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark is also closed for the remainder of the week.Governor

Chris Christie today signed an execu- Horace Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tive order to postpone Halloween until HAPPY HALLOWEEN...Storm Sandy clobbered Halloween this election year for everyone so the staff of The Westfield Monday, November 5, because of Leader and The Times from the last Presidential Election (2008) wish everyone a Happy Halloween, a quick storm recovery unsafe conditions throughout New — and remind everyone to vote next Tuesday, November 6th. Jersey in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Garwood, of course, is abiding by that order.We will have our regular Voters to Decide November 6; garbage and recycling pick-up schedules.Our residents who com- mute to the city using NJ Transit services should know that as of 8:30 Local Mayor, Council Races Up p.m. Wednesday, 79 to 80 percent of By PAUL J. PEYTON and a member of the Garwood Plan- districting, the Seventh District has bus services are scheduled to be reac- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ning Board, and his running mate, expanded more into Hunterdon tivated Thursday. However, the trains/ REGION — Area voters will go to Anne Palmer, a former member of County where the Congressman re- David B. Corbin for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times light rail and Path have suffered ex- the polls this Tuesday, November 1, the Garwood Board of Education. sides and Warren County. The dis- EVERYWHERE...Storm damage with fallen trees and downed power lines are tensive damage and it is undeter- to decide races for President, United The borough council is split 3-3. trict no longer includes Scotch Plains everywhere from Monday’s massive storm. Area fights to recover. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 States Senate, two Congressional Councilman Lou Petruzzelli is not and Fanwood, which has been moved seats as well as a mayoral race in seeking reelection. to the 12th Congressional District Four Fanwood Candidates Scotch Plains and council races in Cranford voters will decide a race currently represented by seven-term Cranford, Garwood, Fanwood, and between Republican W. Scott Mease, Rep. Rush Holt (D) of Mercer County. Scotch Plains where control of the a former township committee mem- Mr. Lance is being challenged six- Face Off During Forum councils is at stake. Four newcomers ber who owns a mechanical engi- term Democratic state Assemblyman and two incumbents are also on the neering company, and Democrat Upendra Chivukula. The assembly- By CATHERINE WATSON town on Martine Avenue between thused about shared services. He Specially Written for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times ballot for three seats on the Union Tom Hannen, co-owner of a co- man is a former Franklin Township South and LaGrande Avenues. He warned that Fanwood’s relatively County Board of Chosen Freehold- owner of a manufacturing company councilman who served as mayor in FANWOOD – Incumbent Repub- applauded the new corner building, small size puts it in a “perilous” ne- ers. Two incumbent council mem- in Linden. They are vying for town- 2000. lican Borough Council members envisioning an anchor restaurant and gotiating position. He also opined bers are unopposed in reelection bids ship council seat of current Repub- Rep. Holt, a former research facil- Mike Szuch and Robert Manduca pub that would welcome visitors en- that because the two towns are al- to the Mountainside Borough Coun- lican Mayor David Robinson who is ity director ay Princeton University, faced Democratic challengers Jack tering Fanwood. ready significantly merged, great sav- cil. not seeking reelection. Republicans is being opposed by Middlesex Molenaar and Dan Levine in a candi- By contrast, Mr. Manduca con- ings from additional mergers would In addition to municipal races this have a 302 edge on the committee. County businessman Eric Beck. dates’ forum last Wednesday night at veyed disappointment with the speed be unlikely. Mr. Manduca called year, the school election has been Mountainside Council Republi- This year’s ballot also includes Fanwood Borough Hall. The forum of development and cited downtown shared services a “mantra” used to moved from April to the November can incumbents William Lane and school board candidates, all which was moderated by Fred Rossi of The as “a classic case” of over regulation “mollify taxpayers who aren’t happy,” General Election ballot minus school Robert W. Messler are unopposed. are unopposed in the towns listed Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. driving out business. He pointed to and to ward off “tough choices.” He budgets. Candidates are running un- At the top of the ballot this year is below. In Westfield, incumbents Ri- The first question, allocated by coin vacancies in the area, saying, “I don’t said Fanwood’s all-volunteer fire and opposed for seats for the Westfield, the race for the White House where chard Mattessich, the BOE president, toss to Mr. Molenaar and Mr. know that I would characterize [re- rescue departments could not find Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Cranford, Democratic President Barack Gretchan Ohlig and Lucy Biegler are Manduca, asked the candidates to development] as a rosy success.” savings through mergers, since “you Garwood, and Mountainside Board Obama is seeking a second term seeking fill, three-year terms. J. consider the successes and challenges When called upon to share thoughts don’t get any lower than zero.” of Educations. against former Republican Massa- Brendan Galligan is seeking the one- of the “tremendous transformation” on the consolidation study proposed Like his running mate, Mr. Levine Scotch Plains Mayor Mary chusetts Governor Mitt Romney. year unexpired seat of former BOE of Fanwood’s downtown in the past by Courage to Reconnect of Scotch said he champions shared services. DePaolla, a Republican who was ap- Polls have the President up between president Julia Walker. Scotch Plains- few years. Plains and Fanwood (CTRSPF), and He asserted, “Shared services are the pointed mayor this summer after seven and 15 points in New Jersey, Fanwood BOE incumbents Norman Mr. Molenaar joined Fanwood’s on shared services, all four candi- logical way to bring down costs, not Nancy Malool resigned to become according to RealClearPolitics.Com. “Trip” Whitehouse, BOE president, Downtown Redevelopment Commit- dates attested to their preference for just for one year, but for year after head of shared services with the New In the race for U.S. Senate, Demo- Karen Kulikowski and Betty Anne tee in 1994, just after moving to shared services rather than consoli- year.” Commending Fanwood for Jersey Department of Community cratic incumbent Robert Menendez Woerner are seeking reelection. Fanwood. “I consider it my baby,” he dation. sharing public health services with Affairs, faces a challenge from Coun- of Hudson County is seeking a sec- Mountainside BOE members Kate said. He expressed pride that attrac- Mr. Molenaar said he strongly sup- Westfield, animal control with Lin- cilman Kevin Glover, a Democrat ond, six-year term against Republi- Motz and Jeane Parker are seeking tive new buildings have gone up, ports shared services. He empha- den, and for outsourcing dispatch who lost to Mrs. Malool in the 2008 can state Senator Joseph Kyrillos of reelection as are Garwood BOE Presi- even during the current recession. He sized the relevant experience he has operations to Union County, he said, mayoral race. He was elected to coun- Monmouth County. Sen. Menendez dent Adele C. Lewis and Barbara said he hopes to carry redevelopment gained from involvement in the “All of these [measures] have proven cil in 2006 and reelected in 2010. In defeated Republican State Senator Greet. Cranford BOE President Mary farther along South Avenue and to Rutgers-University of Medicine and successful, and all of them save us the council race, Republican Ed Tom Kean, Jr. of Westfield in 2006. Venditti and Vice-President Catherine continue work on crosswalks and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) money.” Saridacki, a former Scotch Plains- Polls have Mr. Menendez with Morgese are seeking reelection to pedestrian safety in the downtown merger. He pledged to bring Fanwood Mr. Levine said he believes that Fanwood Board of Education mem- stretching his lead to over 20 points. full terms, as is incumbent Camille area. “the best services possible at the low- Fanwood already benefits from shar- ber who joined the council this sum- As for local Congressional races, Widdows. Former BOE member Jill Regarding the next steps for down- est cost possible,” and to follow up ing police services with Scotch Plains, mer to fill the council seat when Mrs. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th) is seek- Brown is running for a one-year un- town Fanwood, Mr. Szuch and Mr. proactively on opportunities to share and said he supports efforts to merge DePaola became mayor, is being op- ing a third term in Congress after expired board seat. Levine agreed that pedestrian im- services and cut costs, saying, “It’s the two police departments. Mr. posed by Democrat Colleen serving 18 years in the New Jersey Election polls are open on Tuesday provements and façade upgrades better to be in front of the process, Levine said he would not resist the Gialanella, a school administrator in State Legislature. As a result of re- from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. along South Avenue should take pre- and not have Trenton force us to do CTRSPF study because, “We have a Clark. The council is currently split cedence. Mr. Szuch cautioned against it.” responsibility to thoroughly exam- 2-2 between the two political parties. losing focus on the “core” of down- Mr. Manduca said he is less en- ine the question.” In neighboring Fanwood, Repub- In response, Mr. Szuch reminded lican incumbent Councilmen Robert voters of a shared services-consoli- Manduca, vice-president of a tech- dation study produced in 2009. Ac- nology resources company, and Mike cording to Mr. Szuch, that report Szuch, a traffic signal technician, face found savings that “averaged around a challenge from Democrats Jack $100 per home.” Mr. Szuch ques- Molenaar, a former councilmen who tioned whether residents would be currently serves as planning board willing to exchange treasured ele- chairman, and Dan Levine, seeking ments of Fanwood’s culture, such as political office for the first time, a Fannywood Day, for those savings. management consultant with a back- “Here in this small community ground in state and local finance and we’re able to provide for our resi- economic development. The borough dents, we have a real town feel…I council is currently split 3-3 between would be afraid to lose that,” Mr. the two parties. Szuch said. Garwood Republican incumbent PAGE INDEX Mr. Szuch said he is opposed the Councilman Tim Hak, manager of a police department merger, though he local holding company, and his run- Regional ...... 2 Education ...... 9 said he is awaiting further results ning mate, Mike Martin, the owner/ Editorial ...... 4-5 Sports ...... 13-20 from ongoing talks on the matter. operator of a Garwood-based event Police ...... 6 Real Estate .... 13-20 Mr. Molenaar and Mr. Manduca dif- planning business, face a challenge Community ... 6-8 Classifieds ..... 20 fered on the subject of working with The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times from William Nierstedt, director of Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 23-24 NASTY...This grim scene is throughout the region. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 planning for the City of Plainfield Scotch Plains - Fanwood Times only Page 12 Thursday, November 1, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A Watchung Communications, Inc. Publication

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Paid for by: DePaola & Saridaki for Scotch Plains, Marc Ginsberg, Treasurer, 40 Spruce Mill Ln, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Area Struggles With Storm Recovery mined when they will be returned to power.” I want to emphasize that water agement site which contains com- gional shelter at the Cranford Commu- normal service as the tunnels were service has not been interrupted and prehensive information. Food stor- nity Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, completely flooded.The Governor’s the company has not issued any boil age information http:// Cranford. Office has reported that steps have water advisories. The request to con- readynj.posterous.com/NJ Transit is The shelter is accepting pets, however, owners must bring crates for animals, been taken to replenish gasoline sup- serve water is being made only to not operational yet and it is unclear food, and litter and any waste disposal plies, the refineries have shut down lessen demand on the treatment and when trains and buses will be back on bags, etc., for their pets. If animals pose as they require electricity as do the distribution systems that are operat- their regular schedules, visit a threat they will have to be removed. pipelines to operate; the priority will ing on back-up power. For more in- www.NJTransit.com for Limited food and water are available for continue to be to provide fuel for formation and tips on how to con- information.I would like to urge resi- people. No medications will be available. official and rescue vehicles. There- serve, go to: http:// dents to please stay at home if pos- Those in need of the shelter are advised to fore, we urge residents to conserve www.amwater.com/njaw/.Although sible until the emergency is past and bring their own medications, any per- their fuel supplies while running their some of our fellow residents have to especially keep tabs on their chil- sonal hygiene items, etc. generators as fuel has become ex- suffered some property damage and dren as there are many fascinating Also, a regional Special Needs/Func- tional Needs Shelter is located in tremely hard to obtain.The main those of us without power will be situations out there that are danger- Middlesex County at the Woodbridge question on most minds is when will inconvenienced, the very good news ous. Garwood Mayor Pat Quatrocchi. Community Center, 600 Main Street, power be restored to residents’ is that there have been no serious October 30, 7 a.m. - Power is out in Woodbridge, homes? A complex issue, residents storm-related injuries to our residents Downtown Westfield and many areas October 29, Garwood - Garwood Po- must understand that there are over or to our emergency services and throughout the state. Many tree limbs lice Department. Hurricane Sandy up- two million customers without power public works personnel who worked have fallen. date: This storm is like no other we have to include hospitals as well as drink- all night long under horrific October 30, Mountainside - seen in the past. Your home is the safest ing water and wastewater facilities. conditions.Again, I cannot stress this Mountainside and Berkeley Heights place for you, stay indoors! Please assist More electrical workers and tree trim- enough, for your safety and the safety schools will remain closed Wednes- our first responders and stay off the roads. Remember to call 911 for any police, fire mers are coming in from out of state of others, please stay home. As dark- day, October 31. Halloween activi- or medical emergency. Call Police Head- and working hand in hand to restore ness falls, you may not be able to see ties in the Borough of Mountainside quarters at (908) 789-1500 for any non power but their first priority is to get a down power line or other hazard. have been suspended until further emergency calls or questions you may wires and trees off the roads to en- Continue to check the town’s website notice. Electrical lines remain down have. The Garwood Police Department sure access for emergency vehicles.I for further updates or follow the town in the roadways and should be as- will continue to post updates on the am expecting to participate in two on Twitter @TownOfWestfield from sumed to be energized. Please leave Internet. Alerts and notifications can be telephone conferences Thursday af- your mobile device.I have been ad- phone lines at police headquarters found on the Internet at ternoon and trust that at that time we vised that there will be no school open for emergency calls only. Storm ww.garwoodpd.org and follow us on will have a better idea of conditions tomorrow, October 31, due to the and clean-up information will only twitter @garwoodPD for the latest up- dates. For additional Union County alerts, and what to expect going forward. lingering effects of the storm and be given via first alert or channel 35. visit ucfirstalert.org The Garwood Pub- October 30, 11 p.m. – Westfield — safety concerns. It follows, then, that October 30, County - The County lic Schools are closed today, October 29, Now that Hurricane Sandy has Halloween Trick or Treat activities of Union has once again declared a and tomorrow, October 30. Garbage will passed, I am urging residents to con- are necessarily postponed until fur- State of Emergency from 6 p.m. to- not be picked up today. Greg Ryan for The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times tinue to stay home and stay off the ther notice. I want to thank all of the night to 6 p.m. tomorrow night. All October 29, Mountainside - A state of SAFE...Robert & Elaine Degan of North Av. Westfield stand in front of the tree roads as much as possible. In addi- Westfield residents who prepared so county buildings and offices will be emergency has been declared. Only emer- on their family room. Elaine and her mother were trapped Monday night under tion to the State of New Jersey’s well, heeded the warnings, and shel- closed and only essential personnel gency vehicles should be on the road- the tree that had fallen on them as the relaxed after dinner. The tree collapsed the declaration, the County of Union has tered with their families in their and emergency responders will be ways. You are safest during the storm by neighbors garage. The Westfield Fire Dept. was able to extricate them from the declared a state of emergency effec- homes. I am certain that your coop- required to report to work. remaining home and indoors. room and the Rescue Squad along with medics transported them to Overlook Mountainside and Berkeley Heights tive through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, eration during this historic storm October 29, County – New Jersey schools will remain closed today, Octo- Hospital. Elaine was released along with her mother a day later bruised but in October 31, due to the extent of fallen saved lives. I know I can count on has declared a State of Emergency good health. ber 29, and tomorrow, October 30. If trees, blocked roadways, downed your continued cooperation and pa- from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 p.m. tomor- needed, shelter will be made available at wires and power outages. There are tience during this critical time. Thank row night. All county buildings and the Mountainside Borough Hall building numerous traffic signals throughout you. Mayor Andy Skibitsky. offices will be closed and only essen- in the second floor community room and the town and county that are not October 30, 9 p.m. - Scotch Plains tial personnel and emergency re- court room. Please do not call police functioning. In addition to endan- - Police and Emergency and DPW sponders will be required to report to headquarters for storm-related informa- gering yourself and your passengers, crews are out and clearing streets. In work. Also, 13 municipalities have tion. Information will be sent out as needed any non-essential traffic on the roads order to expedite clean up and recov- declared states of emergencies in- via the Union County First Alert System. Tell your friends and neighbors to sign will delay tree and power line re- ery efforts; I encourage our residents cluding the following municipalities: up for First Alert at www.ucfirstalert.org. moval by PSE&G as well as slow the to limit travel so that clean up crews Roselle, Rahway, Clark, Winfield, Only emergency calls should be made to town’s clean-up and recovery efforts.- can clear our streets. I caution all to Berkeley Heights, New Providence, police headquarters. Additional storm in- Since sunrise, I have been touring beware of fallen trees and branches Mountainside, Springfield, Cranford, formation can be found at the NJ Office the town to assess the damage. which might possibly have brought Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Linden, and of Emergency Management website Though we were spared flood and down live power lines. PSE&G have Roselle Park. www.ready.nj.gov Our area can expect water damage, the 70-plus mile an crews out and are restoring power October 29, 4:10 pm. - Westfield - rain amounts between three and six inches hour sustained winds caused many based on priority levels. (Hospitals It is getting dark and the storm center with wind gusts up to 70 mph. Flooding trees and heavy branches in town to and life safety first.) Please check on is to hit in a few hours. The newspa- is expected in low lying areas. If you have not done so already you should secure fall, blocking local roadways and your neighbors. Call 911 in an Emer- per will stay online as long as pos- any exterior light weight items and move bringing live power lines down with gency. Please be patient. Mayor Mary sible. Power outages are expected. personal items to higher rooms if you them. Approximately 50 homes sus- DePaola. The fire and police departments are have a flood prone basement. tained damage from uprooted trees October 30, 8 p.m. - Garwood running all over town with branches or fallen limbs.Urgent: Please do not Schools will be closed Wednesday, down. At present, six houses hit by go near any downed wires. Assume October 31, and the Lions Halloween trees, some with wires involved, dam- FW Forum every wire is a live wire. I have been, Parade id cancelled. Trick or Treat- age to the houses. No flooding has CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and will continue to be, in contact ing in the borough is postponed for been reported. For everyone’s safety Union County to control tax levies. Mr. with PSE&G regarding restoration safety reasons as power is still out stay indoors. Primary wires are down Manduca said he approves of agitating efforts. As of this morning, over 90 and streets are unlit, with downed with many trees and branches. All the county for greater efficiencies. He percent of the homes in Westfield power lines that are live in some wires should be considered live and said, “Maybe we should join with Berke- were without power. According to cases and dangerous tree conditions dangerous. ley Heights [which wants to secede from the county] and see about getting our PSE&G, they have, “assembled a continue to exist. Residents are urged October 29, County - The County taxes lowered by 32 percent by joining ‘virtual army’ of over 1,550 techni- to keep in mind that 50-60 percent of of Union has declared a State of another county.” cians — 600 PSE&G workers and Union County is still without power, Emergency from 6 p.m. tonight to 6 Mr. Molenaar, on the other hand, 950 workers from across the country so it is difficult for PSE&G to deter- p.m. tomorrow night. All County stressed how comfortable he would be — plus an additional 600 contractors mine how soon they will be restoring buildings and offices will be closed working with the county due to his past Call me to see how much you can save. to cut and remove trees.” Neverthe- power to those customers who are and only essential personnel and experience as an employee in Somerset less, due to the extent of the outages out. With a few exceptions, most of emergency responders will be re- County and his acquaintance with Union Safe drivers cost everybody less. That’s why across the state, PSE&G reported our power outages are the result of quired to report to work. The Union County Freeholder Chairman Al they pay less. But at Allstate, they pay a that it may take days and possibly trees on personal property bringing County Superior Court and Vicinage Mirabella, a Fanwood resident. “The nice thing about Fanwood is that…[we] can whole lot less. In fact, safe drivers save 45% weeks to restore all power. Now that down power lines. Residents are re- will also be closed tomorrow due to go and talk to these people. I know Al the dangerous winds have subsided, sponsible for removal of trees on the hurricane. Mirabella really well. He lives right down or more on car insurance. Why wait? Call me PSE&G crews have been dispatched.- their own property but should con- October 29, Garwood - Mayor the street,” he said. today. Residents are encouraged to refer- tact borough authorities regarding Quattrocchi and Garwood OEM Co- The candidates were asked about ini- ence the PSE&G Outage Center at: trees on borough property. On ordinator Sytko have signed a local tiatives for seniors, for youth, and also http://www.pseg.com/home/ Wednesday our DPW will be resum- Emergency Proclamation for the about specific budget items that should Nelson C. Espeland, LUTCF customer_service/outage_info/ ing their regular schedule: leaf pick- Borough of Garwood. The Procla- be cut, maintained, or increased in outagemap.jsp.In addition, PSE&G up Wednesday and garbage Thurs- mation can be read by visiting the Fanwood. Mr. Manduca advocated for (908) 233 6300 has activated its Twitter page to keep day and Friday.Please check on eld- storms update page at seniors who face rising property taxes. He argued that keeping seniors in town the public informed about its resto- erly neighbors to ensure their safety. www.garwoodpd.org. would reduce property taxes by limiting The Espeland Group ration progress. Sign up as a follower Should they require assistance please October 29, 1 p.m., Westfield – the number of families with school-aged Scotch Plains at http://twitter.com/psegdelivers to call our police line and relay that The westbound lane of East Broad children. monitor restoration progress from information at (908) 789-1500. Any Street near Fairview Cemetery is Mr. Levine said he would keep an [email protected] your mobile device. New Jersey residents without electrical power blocked by low hanging wire. At 2 open mind about conservatively funding American Water is asking its cus- who are using medications that re- p.m., five poles snapped at Boynton repairs at the Fanwood library. All the tomers to voluntarily conserve water quire refrigeration can bring those Avenue and Pearl Street by a large candidates praised the recreation depart- indefinitely as many of the company’s meds to the Garwood Police station tree with high voltage wires and trans- ment, and Mr. Szuch, who is the council’s facilities are operating on emergency and they can be stored there.Several formers involved. The entire inter- liaison to the borough’s recreation com- mission, said he would consider raising generators. According to the com- residents have inquired about the section is shut down. the department’s operating budget by 10 Insurance and coverages subject to terms, qualifications and availability. Actual savings will vary. Allstate pany, “Voluntary water conservation contents of their refrigerators. The October 29, Storm News Shelters - percent. Mr. Molenaar vowed to keep the New Jersey Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, Illinois © 2010 Allstate Insurance reduces the demand on the water link below will connect to a page on The Union County Medical Reserve Company. borough’s leaf pick up program in the system while it operates on backup the state Office of Emergency Man- Corps has been activated to staff a re- municipal budget. 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Page 2 Thursday, November 1, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Candidates for Board of Education Keep up to date at www.goleader.com Candidates for Scotch Plains Council November 6 General Election Information Betty Anne Woerner Ed Saridaki Betty Anne Woerner has served stitute and State University and a Ed Saridaki has served on the First Congregational Church of on the Scotch Plains- Bachelor of Arts degree Candidates for Scotch Plains Mayor Scotch Plains Township Westfield’s Board of Fanwood Board of in Urban Studies and Mary DePaolo Council since July, fill- Trustees for five years, Education for nine Political Science from Mary DePaolo has been a resident 2008 and a member PTA at Coles ing a vacancy left when four of which were as years. St. Peter’s College. of Scotch Plains for 16 years. She Elementary School, Terrill Middle Mary DePaola moved president. He also taught She is chief finan- As a BOE member, ran for council with School, Scotch Plains- into the mayor’s follow- Sunday School for cial officer for Cardi- she serves as chair- former Mayor Nancy Fanwood High School. ing the resignation of seven years. nal McCloskey Com- woman of the BOE’s Malool in 2008 election She is a lecturer on Mayor Nancy Malool. Mr. Saridaki holds a munity Services, Finance Committee and was appointed Native-American Cul- Mr. Saridaki previ- bachelor of science de- which provides ser- and as a member of the mayor when Mrs. ture (Muskogee/Creek ously served as a mem- gree from Rutgers Uni- vices for disabled and Facilities Committee. Malool stepped down Tribe Member) and a ber of the Scotch Plains- versity and is employed disadvantaged chil- She is a member of this past summer. She member of the Chris- Fanwood Board of Edu- as a corporate financial dren in the metro New BOE’s negotiations/ cation for nine years, and network controller Betty Anne Woerner served as deputy mayor tine Todd Whitman Ex- York area. board relations com- from 2010-2011. cellence in Public Ser- including seven years on at Enslow Publishers in She has a master’s in regional mittee for the Scotch Plains- the BOE’s Finance Councilman Edward Berkeley Heights. Professionally, Mrs. vice Series Saridaki (R) planning and economic develop- Fanwood Education Association DePaolo served as a li- Mrs. DePaolo holds Committee. He is married to ment from Virginia Polytechnic In- (SPFEA). He has also been ac- Debbie Saridacki, re- censed professional Mayor Mary DePaola (R) a Bachelor of Engi- structural engineer for neering in Structural tive in the community as a coach and cently hired as the business adminis- Karen Kulikowski Severund Associates Engineering from manager for Scotch Plains-Fanwood trator for the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ms. Kulikowski moved to Scotch personnel committee and is a mem- Consulting Engineers in New York Vanderbilt University. She is mar- Youth Baseball Association for seven Board of Education. Plains in 2000 and is a full-time ber of the curriculum committee. from 1989-1993. ried to Ed DePaolo and is the mother years, and as a coach for the Scotch He father of two grown children, teacher for the Univer- She is also a member of She has been a Fanwood Scotch of six children, all in Scotch Plains- Plains-Fanwood Soccer Association both graduates of Scotch Plains- sity of Medicine and the negotiations com- Plains YMCA board member since Fanwood schools. for 10 years. Mr. Saridacki is a Past Fanwood High School and has been Dentistry of New Jer- mittee for the annual Cub-Master for Pack 34 at Evergreen a resident of Scotch Plains for 35 sey, which leases apace evaluation of the Kevin Glover Elementary School. He served on the years. from the Union County district’s superinten- Serving in his second term, Coun- rade, Scotch Plains Day, and the Board Colleen Gialanella Vocational-Technical dent, and is BOE’s liai- cilman Kevin Glover has success- of Education committees. Schools campus on son to the Municipal Al- Colleen Gialanella is a career edu- transitioned to the role as district fully led efforts to reduce municipal He worked on saving a 20-year cator, an elected member of the supervisor of pupil personnel ser- Raritan Road in Scotch liance Committee. costs and lower potential tax increases Township Summer Concert tradition Plains. Prior to being elected Scotch Plains Democratic Commit- vices/guidance. In that capacity, she by promoting competitive bidding on and organized a Memorial Day Con- tee and was recently serves also as the She is a graduate of the BOE in 2009, she all municipal professional cert to honor local vet- the New Jersey Dental was Park Middle School inducted into the Scotch district’s test coordina- service agreements. He erans. Plains/Fanwood chap- tor. Colleen has Bach- School in Newark and Karen Kulikowski PTA president when her also encouraged imple- He has spent 35 Jersey City State Col- son was enrolled in Park ter of UNICO. She and elor of Science degree mentation on the central- years in the private her husband, Detective in Elementary Educa- lege (now called New Jersey City Middle School and later served on ized procurement policy sector managing fa- University) in Jersey City. the PTA council as vice-president. Anthony Gialanella of tion from Seton Hall to insure purchases were cilities and telecom- the Union County University, and a Elected to the BOE in 2009, she She is the mother of one son who is being made at the lowest munications for sev- serves as chairwoman of the board’s Union County Vo-Tech graduate. Sheriff’s Office, are master’s in educational cost, and fought for the eral global firms with members of the leadership from Kean lowering of the out-of- responsibility for over Brunner School P.T.A. University. Norman Trip Whitehouse control legal fees the $1 billion in expenses They are the parents of For more than a de- Norman Trip Whitehouse has been tion for the district’s superintendent. township was incurring. and over two million Alessandra, age 6, and cade, she has assisted a Scotch Plains and Fanwood resi- He is also liaison to the Scotch Plains- Councilman Glover square feet of office Anthony Joseph, age 2. Colleen Gialanella (D) with the Union County dent for 22 years. He has Fanwood High School was the first to advance Councilman Kevin Glover space. Currently, Colleen has been em- Sheriff’s Office Opera- three children – two in col- Diversity Council. sharing services with the (D) Councilman Glover is ployed by the Clark Public School tion Bread Basket, through which, lege and one who is a sopho- Mr. Whitehouse, a resi- Borough of Fanwood. He the managing princi- District for 12 years. Initially hired several hundred baskets are filled by more in high school – all dent of the district of believes that shared services can pro- pal of his own facility advisory firm as a third-grade teacher at Valley volunteers from the sheriff’s office have gone through the SP- Scotch Plains for 24 vide an opportunity to lower costs that consults and advises corporations Road School, she has also taught and distributed to families in need F school system. Involved years, is married and has and save taxpayers money. He be- on real estate needs. fifth grade as well as history at Carl throughout Union County during the in community service and three children. He re- lieves that by controlling the cost of The councilman has coached Little H. Kumpf Middle School. In 2006, holiday season. She also is an active coaching his children in ceived his undergraduate government, and not by simply cut- League baseball and soccer. He has she joined the administrative team volunteer with American Cancer sports for many years. He degree in accounting ting services, Scotch Plains can be volunteered and supported the efforts as a content area supervisor and soon Society, and has served as a plan- has served on the board for from Rutgers University fiscally responsible. of several local community houses of after became the assistant principal ning committee member for Clark’s 10 years. and holds a Master of He spearheaded the development worship with their fundraising efforts, of Carl H. Kumpf School. She re- Annual Relay for Life while leading Mr. Whitehouse, who has Business Administration of the township’s website that fea- and currently serves as a member of mained in that role for nearly four a team that has raised nearly $10,000 served as BOE president degree in Corporate Fi- tured the state’s first municipal gov- the Advisory Board of Managers years. In April of 2010, she for that event. since 2007, serve on the Norman Trip nance. He is a graduate of ernment “on demand” rebroadcasts for Runnells Specialized Hospital BOE’s negotiations team Whitehouse Rahway High School. of council meetings. He has promoted of Union County. for Teamsters union con- He is employed as di- the need for proper maintenance of the Kevin and his wife Joanne have Candidates for Fanwood Council tracts and chairs the committee for township’s properties and infrastruc- been married 39 years. Joanne is a vision controller for a steel mill based Dan Levine negotiations on the annual evalua- in Perth Amboy. tures as a means to avoid future costly local realtor and has worked as a repairs and has served as the council’s substitute special ed teacher at Park Dan Levine has been profession- actively participate in a number of liaison to the Technology, Senior Citi- Middle School. They are the par- ally involved in both state and local community organizations in the past, Keep up to date at www.goleader.com zens Advisory, Senior Citizen Hous- ents of two sonsm Thomas and Ken- finance and economic development while raising their two children. ing Corporation, Memorial Day Pa- neth. throughout a majority of his career. He is the owner, of MetroCompare November 6 General Election Information Having held several se- LLC, a management Robert Manduca nior positions with the consulting firm. He pre- New York City Depart- viously was senior di- Robert Manduca is a lifelong New Manduca is a former member of the ment of Finance, New Jer- rector at ADP, Inc. and Jersey resident who has lived in New Jersey State Senate’s Technol- sey Division of Taxation, director at Coopers and Personal Injury Lawyer Fanwood since 1990. He is vice-presi- ogy Advisory Board. He is an active and the New Jersey De- Lybrand (NYC). He is a dent of Liberty Information, a tech- member of Holy Trinity Roman partment of Treasury, he former assistant state nology resources company Catholic Parish, where helped improve New treasurer and assistant Helping Accident Victims Every Day with offices in New York, he serves as both a lec- Jersey’s business climate director for the Division Florida and San Francisco. tor and Eucharistic min- by steering through to pas- of Taxation, both for the He is also a member of ister. For several years, sage key bits of legisla- State of New Jersey. Council 1711 of the he coached in the tion that encouraged busi- Mr. Levine has a JON BRAMNICK Knights of Columbus. Fanwood-Scotch nesses to retain jobs in master’s degree in pub- He is an honors gradu- Plains Soccer League, New Jersey, provided a Daniel Levine (D) lic policy from Harvard ATTORNEY AT LAW ate of the College of New and was a participating favorable environment to University and a Bach- Jersey with a BS in Eco- member in YMCA’s encourage the growth of small busi- elor of Arts degree in Economics nomics and a Minor in Indian Guides Youth nesses, and helped attract new busi- from the University of Chicago. Marketing. programs. ness investment to New Jersey. As a He is a coach with Fanwood Soc- Under the auspices of Mr. Manduca has management consultant, he helps cer, Fanwood Youth Organization, the Knights, he has co- served on borough companies improve performance by and Basketball leagues. chaired an annual Councilman Robert council since 2010. He streamlining operations and reduc- He has been a Fanwood resident fundraiser for unwed Manduca (R) is liaison to the Board ing recurring operating expenses. since 1986. He is married to Miette mothers, helped stock a of Health and the Dan and his wife, Miette, have Levine and is father of two adult local food kitchen and provides relief Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of been active members of the Fanwood children. for mentally challenged residents. Mr. Education. community for over 25 years and Mike Szuch Jack Molenaar Mike Szuch is an electrician with ing college, Mr. Szuch became a Jack Molenaar is long-time mem- Public Administration degree from the International Brotherhood of Peace Corps Volunteer serving in ber and current chairman Rutgers University, a Electrical Workers, Local 102 Traffic Rwanda. As a volunteer, Mr. Szuch of the Fanwood Planning Bachelor of Arts in Ur- Signal Technician, Level worked directly with lo- Board. ban Studies from 3, International Munici- cal farmers and the Gov- His background is in Montclair State Univer- pal Signalman’s Associa- ernment Agricultural community and trans- sity and is a licensed pro- tion. His experience in- Service as a Farmer Ex- portation planning. He is fessional planner. cludes installation and tension Agent to assist currently director of He is currently chair- maintenance of traffic sys- farmers in improving transportation services man of the Fanwood JON BRAMNICK tems and he has worked crop yield. for Rutgers University. Planning Board and a on traffic signals through- He is assistant He previously was trans- member of the Union out Union County and Cubmaster and camping portation planner for the County Planning Board. Certified Civil Trial Attorney North Jersey. coordinator of Scotch Township of Plainsboro He previously served as He received his Bach- Plains-Fanwood and principal planner for a Fanwood councilman 30 Years Experience elor of Science in Botany Cubscout Pack 4. The RBA Group and Jack Molenaar (D) from 2004 to 2006. from Rutgers University A member of the bor- prior to that for Somerset He and his wife, BRAMNICK, RODRIGUEZ, Cook College in 1985. ough council since 2010, County. Joanna, are 19-year residents of the Councilman Mike Mr. Molenaar holds a Masters of borough. MITTERHOFF, GRABAS & WOODRUFF LLC He is a graduate of the Szuch (R) Mr. Szuch is council liai- elementary, middle, and son to the Fanwood Rec- high schools of the Scotch Plains- reation Commission and serves on 1827 East Second Street, Scotch Plains Fanwood School System. the Fanwood Communications Sub- For All Your Business, Tax A Fanwood resident since 1969, committee, which publishes the & Financial Needs 908-322-7000 Mr. Szuch resides in the Historic Fanwoodian newsletter, and is in- Osborn House with his wife, An- volved with programming on TV35 www.jonbramnick.com gela, and their son Forrest. Follow- and content on the borough’s website. Richard J. Kaplow, Esq. “25 Years Experience” Civil & Criminal Trial Lawyer

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The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains Fanwood TIMES New Jersey General Election is Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Regional Candidate Information and Public Poll are available on our website • See results on election night at www.goleader.com Page 4 Thursday, November 1, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader The Scotch Plains–Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — Times Since 1959 DD Legal Newspaper for the Town of Westfield, Legal Newspaper for the Borough of Fanwood Former Scotch Plains Mayor Malool; DTM Boroughs of Mountainside and Garwood And the Township of Scotch Plains D Diction Deception And the County of Union, NJ. Members of: Political Fray, Why Disparage Me? Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce As most residents know, I was the disparage me after I served for ten with four definitions – only one is cor- Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association • Fanwood Business & Professional Association Mayor of Scotch Plains for the last 3 years on the governing body? I can rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Rahway, New Jersey ½ years until I resigned in May, due only think of two reasons: Maybe sharp enough to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 251 North Avenue, West P. O. Box 368 to a conflict of interest policy, to take DePaola just wants to cement her a job at the state. I have attempted to If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 relationship with the leaders of her guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 stay out of the political fray this sea- party – the people who ostracized me vidual. If you get three – word expert. If son, and have refrained from endors- because I was an independent thinker POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at you get all four – You must have a lot of ing a candidate or even commenting – the very people who she claimed to free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 on the election. despise less than a year ago because All words and correct definitions Published every Thursday by Watchung Communications, Inc. But, after watching the debate the she believed they should not dictate come from the board game Diction other night, I have to ask: why did to us how we should govern our town, Deception. Paul Peyton Horace R. Corbin Jeff Gruman Mary DePaola have to discuss me, ASSIGNMENT EDITOR PUBLISHER SALES MANAGER but now has “cozied-up” to because Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo several times, in a negative way? Her they support her quest to become 1. Zokor – A burrowing rodent that COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING PRODUCTION comments were unwarranted, and Mayor. Or maybe she’s just a mean- looks like a mole rat Betsey Burgdorf Ben Corbin Robert P. Connelly sometimes untrue. And what makes spirited person. Or both. 2. Culpon – A shred or splinter 3. Teff – A grain plant of Abyssinia EDUCATION & ARTS SERVICES BUSINESS OPERATIONS it even stranger is that DePaola agreed I don’t know, but I do know that if with my actions 99.9 percent of the the people of Scotch Plains are pay- from which flour is made time during the 3 ½ years she served ing attention, then she has shown 4. Sarcoid – Like or consisting of flesh SUBSCRIPTION PRICE www.goleader.com/subscribe as my Deputy Mayor, and she broad- them what kind of person she really TERGIVERSATE One-year – $33 • Two-year – $62 • Three-year – $90 casts the accomplishments that oc- is. And they can decide if that is the 1. To give a wavy form, margin, or curred under my leadership in her kind of person they want as their surface campaign materials. Mayor. 2. To desert a cause 3. To please, charm or delight I am not running for election. I Nancy Malool Will The Economy Drive the made my choice to leave public of- 4. To flatten or squash Scotch Plains SAPIENT fice and I have moved on. So why 1. Restless; nervous 2. Wise; knowing Voter Turnout Next Week? Threat to Garwood Business Owner is 3. Dewy; moist 4. Not subject to corruption In deciding to vote next week on Tuesday, Novem- taxpayer out of the picture? Cowardly and Sinister Politics TEREBINTH ber 6, think about this – voter turnout has continued New this year, school board candidates in the It is a sad state of affairs when a potential sales would come his way? 1. A translucent quartz of leek-green to decline and gerrymandering of districts continues county’s 21 towns are running for election in the color small business owner cannot display Did he perhaps fear his establish- 2. A medieval catapult for hurling to tighten its grip. How does one make their choice November General Election rather than in April. the political sign of a friend in his ment would be damaged or tires on stones known with many of the races predetermined? Have There are no votes to approve school budgets, business window without having to his vehicle slashed? Doubtful that we 3. A small European tree of the sumac we lost our democracy, our republic? given these new arrangements. Local school board endure threats to his livelihood. If for will ever really know but we can be family. Turpentine tree. one minute you don’t believe that sure what that business owner felt 4. A German helmet with a sharp metal The direction of the country and state of the candidates are unopposed. We’ve seen little cam- this sort of thing happens in Garwood was something that left him intimi- spike economy are the big issues today. Whether or not paigning and received no letters by school board be assured that it definitely does and dated. DEBULLITION next Tuesday’s balloting is personally important to candidates to reach the voters. Even so, taxpayer did. It is too bad that some supporters 1. Boiling over 2. A persistent ringing sound in the you, it is vital to vote for the sake of our country. We money controlled by school boards exceed that of A phone call relating the spoken of the opposition find it necessary to inner ear hope you do. all the towns and the county combined. message that it could be “bad for resort to this cowardly and antiquated 3. The shattering effect of a sudden business” if that GOP sign displayed type of hurtful behavior. It makes one This edition of The Westfield Leader and The Statewide, two ballot questions will be on the burst of energy, as in an explosion in the eatery window was not re- question where the order to exert the 4. A pulling or plucking off Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times is dedicated to pro- New Jersey General Election Ballot. Question #1 moved certainly would make a store pressure originated. But more impor- viding everyone in our readership area with informa- - Should justices and judges be required to pay owner question to what “bad” extent tantly it begs the question, why? And, Letters to tion to make informed choices. This edition is also some of their benefits? Question #2 - Should $750 the caller was referring. There would if the candidates condone these and available at www.goleader.com along with more million be borrowed to spend on the state’s col- have to be some sinister tone to the other recent shenanigans that have the Editor message for a business owner who transpired perhaps then the voters candidate information. We will post the election leges? expressed tremendous pride to dis- should give careful consideration to Lautenberg Call On results on the Internet next Tuesday night and in next At the federal level, the Seventh Congressional play his friend’s political pursuits at 3 how they should cast their ballots. week’s newspaper. District Representative will be chosen by election o’clock hastily remove that sign a John Quattrocchi President To Dispatch There are contests for mayor and council in Scotch for most towns in this region. New this year: mere couple of hours later. Garwood GOP Chairman Emergency Fuel Plains and a race for borough council in Fanwood. Scotch Plains and Fanwood voters will find them- Did he feel more than a drop in NEWARK—With communities The big issue for both towns is the question of selves in the Twelfth District Congressional start- Thank You Community for Your across New Jersey facing fuel crises, merging their police departments in hopes of saving ing in January. Thus, they vote their choice next U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg costs without losing services. Along with this, the week with the candidates being incumbent Russ Tremendous Generosity (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D- NJ) today called on President Obama municipal courts and dispatching would be merged Holt (D) and challenger Eric Beck (R). The Paul Jackson Fund would like The Law Offices of Lisa M. Black, as a matter of course. According to law as we And, of course, there are votes for President of to dispatch supplies of gasoline and to thank all the runners and walkers LLC, Dr. Besson, DDS, The Turning fuel to the state for residents, to keep understand it, the Governor would then appoint the the United States and U.S. Senator for New Jersey. who came out to support us on Sun- Point, Scotch Plains/Fanwood LAX, emergency vehicles running, and to municipal judge, prosecutor and public defender. The electorate is highly polarized on the Presiden- day, October 14th at our third annual Fairview Cemetery, Snapple, ensure critical infrastructure, like Westfield and Summit have no municipal elec- tial matter and polling suggests a dead heat in the 5K race at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. Starbucks, Williams Nursery and water treatment and sanitation facili- It was a great day, filled with commu- AMC Loews. Your monetary dona- ties, remain operable. The Senators tions. In Mountainside, the municipal candidates are contest. The election appears so close that just a nity spirit and support. tions and gifts of goods and services unopposed. Two council seats are hotly contested in few states are likely to decide the matter — New also requested backup generators, We especially would like to thank helped make this event a success and dryers, and additional fuel supplies Garwood and one seat is up in Cranford. Jersey “Blue” will not be one of them. In New all of our sponsors for their tremen- we are very grateful for your support. to help electric companies continue Three seats on the nine-member Union County Jersey, voters have not favored a Republican can- dous generosity: Investors Bank, And a big thank you to all the volun- their efforts to restore power. Freeholder Board are up for grabs. Party line voting didate for President in two decades. Robert Wood Johnson University teers who came out and helped make President Obama initially issued a Hospital Rahway, Tiffany Natural this event run so smoothly. We could federal disaster declaration for eight is expected to continue next week. County Demo- Senator Bob Menendez (D) is expected to waltz Pharmacy, Union County Rugby, The not have done it without you! crats bolstered by their numbers in Elizabeth, Lin- to reelection for another six years, facing chal- New Jersey counties, and two addi- Publick House, State Farm -Chris- With everyone’s generosity, we will tional counties were added today. den and Plainfield will sweep as they have done for lenger, State Senator Joe Kyrillos. The last time a tine Cosenza Agency, Summit Medi- be able to keep Paul’s dream alive to Those ten counties are eligible for more than a decade. For some time now, the County Republican represented New Jersey in the Senate cal Group, Pro Care Rehabilitation, help families who find themselves in federal aid, and Senators Lautenberg GOP has abandoned offering any real zeal. These was 1972. Shop Rite of Clark, Shop Rite of financial crisis because of an illness and Menendez have requested that Garwood, The Shannon Rose Irish or long-term disability. Your support additional New Jersey counties be opposing political parties seem to say, “What’s yours The incumbent Congressmen are expected to be Pub, Applebee’s, Dress Barn, means the world to us and to those we is yours and what’s mine is mine.” Does this leave the reelected. included in the disaster declaration. Westfield PAL, Happy Family Brand, help! Please see The Paul Jackson “We are dealing with a crisis on the Hilltop Community Bank, Molly Fund, www.pauljacksonfund.org ground with rescue and recovery Maguire’s, Kessler Rehabilitation, Mary Jackson and Steve Deduck where millions are without power Westfield Baseball League,Merrill Westfield and without basic necessities. Fur- Lynch, Coldwell Banker, Swirl Whirl, thermore, our constituents are sitting in lines up to a mile long waiting to Westfield Mayor Andy Skibitsky fuel their vehicles, tying up local VOTE NOVEMBER 6TH resources that are managing traffic And Town Council Gets Letters conditions in these areas,” the Sena- Dear Mr. Mcgrail, please be advised that the sewer fee tors wrote. “You have shown extraor- Thank you for your e-mail. I re- applies to the sanitary sewer and water dinary leadership helping us cope ceived it and read it while touring the treatment system owned and oper- with this terrible storm and we urge town with the Superintendent of Pub- ated by the Rahway Valley Sewage you to use the full force of the federal lic Works. Since news of the storm Authority. It is not related to the government, including using mili- was received, the Department of Pub- stormwater sewer system. tary assets, to bring this needed help lic Works has done nothing but pre- As I am urging all residents, please to our state.” pare for the storm, including but not stay indoors for the duration of the limited to inspecting the stormwater storm. There is nothing more impor- macro infrastructure (major drain- tant than you and your family’s safety. THANK YOU age routing system), tending to the Andy Skibitsky areas of known local flooding due to ***** EVERYONE FROM topography, clearing as many of the Dear Mayor Skibitsky and Town thousands of stormwater inlets as Council, AROUND THE possible, and tending to as many town I am writing this letter in an at- trees as possible. All personnel and tempt to better understand the mindset NATION FOR equipment have been fully focused of the our elected leaders as well as HELPING US... on preparing for the storm. the towns’ department of public As I have and am now touring the works. The news as well as our local town, I am relieved to see that most government has been talking about residents heeded the Superintendent’s an unprecedented amount of water, GOVERNOR AND prior notice and the Town’s urgent and the strain it would put on our EMERGENCY message not to place leaves at the storm drain system. Knowing this curb. We have all known about the information, how has the town not PERSONNEL, GREAT storm for some time now. The Town made it a priority to pick up the leaves has always emphasized that the suc- piled in front of most home Westfield JOB cess of any leaf collection program is homes? due, in large part, to the cooperation I may not be an engineer, however of residents. The expectation that the I do know that once the storm be- town would have the capability to comes full strength the leaves will be pick up all the leaf piles on all 380 washed into our storm drains and streets and over 100 miles of road- make them inoperable. I know we way as the storm approached is pre- probably have staff sitting on standby cisely why residents were asked not waiting for a disaster, but what is to place their leaves in the street. stopping this town from putting them Residents did have other options. I to work on something as easy as know of many who simply were wait- making sure the storm drains will ing until more leaves fell. (Part of the remain clear. threat this storm is posing is that there Assuming that a small portion of are so many leaves still on the trees.) our annual $170 sewer bill or our Your State Legislators I know of others who took their leaves ever rising property taxes should have ---LD-21------LD-22--- LD-21 includes Westfield, Mountainside, to the Conservation Center. Still oth- some of this cost built in already. This Sen. Thomas Kean, Jr. (R) Sen. Nicholas Scutari (D) Garwood, Summit and Cranford. ers placed their leaves between the is just another Westfield neighbor 425 North Ave. E. 1514 E. Saint Georges Ave. sidewalk and curb, out of the street. who is watching everyone nervously Westfield, N.J. 07090 Linden, N.J. 07036 LD-22 includes Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Feeling anxious as we all await the trying to save everything they work (908) 232-3673 (908) 587-0404 Plainfield, Clark and Linden. arrival of this very serious storm is Asm. Jon Bramnick (R) Asw. Linda Stender (D) so hard for. understandable. Rest assured that Thank You for your time! A con- 251 North Ave. West 1801 East Second St. E-mail storm preparations have been and Union County Freeholders Westfield, N.J. 07090 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 [email protected] cerned taxpayer and voter! Elizabeth, New Jersey (908) 232-2073 (908) 668-1900 [email protected] continue to be the Town’s top prior- ity. Please check the Town’s website Trevor Mcgrail (908) 527-4200 Asm. Nancy Munoz (R) Asm. Jerry Green (D) [email protected] Westfield Al Faella, Mgr. [email protected] 57 Union Place, Suite 310 17 Watchung Ave. [email protected] and/or follow us on Twitter for fur- Al Mirabella, chair Summit, N.J. 07901 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 [email protected] ther information and guidance. To Reach Us E-Mail - [email protected] [email protected] (908) 918-0414 (908) 561-5757 [email protected] I need to concentrate on other mat- Sebastian D’Elia, Public Info. 7th Congressional District ters at this time, but, very quickly, For more information, see (908) 527-4419 Representative Leonard Lance, 425 North Avenue E., Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 518-7733 regarding your sewer fee comment, www.goleader.com/help [email protected] A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 1, 2012 Page 5

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PUBLICATION Big Read Program to Begin POLICE BLOTTER With Free Concert Tonight SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch reading this book and participating in Westfield While investigating the crash, of- Plains Public Library will launch its a full calendar of events including Tuesday, October 23, a Scotch ficers detected the odor of an alco- Big Read program in celebration of book discussions, guest speakers, Plains resident reported the theft of a holic beverage emanating from “In the Time of the Butterflies,” by poster and essay contests, video chats blue Schwinn bicycle and lock from Cassitta and the interior compart- Julia Alvarez with a free concert with Julia Alvarez and a Festival of the south-side train station bicycle ment of his motor vehicle as he was tonight, Thursday, November 1, be- Latin American Culture. rack. The theft occurred between being extricated. Cassitta was trans- ginning at 7 p.m. at Scotch Plains- For more information, contact October 19 at 6 p.m. and October 21 ported to University of Medicine and Fanwood High School. Pamela Brooks at the Scotch Plains at 5:30 p.m. The approximate value Dentistry of New Jersey Hospital for The Big Read in Scotch Plains and Public Library at (908) 322-5007, ex- of the theft is $274. medical treatment. He was processed surrounding communities will be pre- tension no. 204, or Tuesday, October 23, a resident of at the hospital and released to a sober sented in partnership with Scotch [email protected]. To view a full the 200 block of Springfield Avenue adult. The crash and subsequent in- Plains-Fanwood Public Schools, Lit- calendar of events for The Big Read in reported a burglary and theft from vestigation caused the 300 block of eracy Volunteers of Union County, Scotch Plains, visit scotlib.org. Big the home. The victim believes the East South Avenue to be closed for Inc., New Jersey City University and Read events will be free. Scotch Plains- incident occurred between noon on approximately two hours. the Friends of the Scotch Plains Pub- Fanwood High School is located at October 21 and 6 p.m. on October Wednesday, October 24, a busi- lic Library. 667 Westfield Road in Scotch Plains. 23. According to police, the sus- ness located on the 100 block of SCOUT RETREAT…Fourteen Scouts and four Adult Scout Leaders from The kickoff event this evening will pects forcibly entered the premises. North Avenue reported that someone Westfield’s Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 73, sponsored by the Holy Trinity feature Tropyband Orquesta, a 14- Junior Women Begin At the time of the report it was esti- made threatening telephone calls to Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, attended the Annual Archdiocese of piece Latin music ensemble com- mated that $2,700 worth of jewelry the establishment. An investigation Newark Boy Scout Catholic Retreat the weekend of October 19 to 21. It takes plete with vocalists, which will en- Coat Drive Tomorrow and a safe were stolen. The incident into the incident is ongoing, authori- place on Ross Dock just north of the George Washington Bridge and at the base tertain the audience with meringue, WESTFIELD – The Junior is under investigation by the ties said. of the Palisades. Led by Father Eugene Field, the retreat included a five-mile hike Woman’s Club of Westfield will hold Westfield Police Department’s De- Wednesday, October 24, Mark up the Palisades and across the George Washington Bridge; an open-air Mass salsa and more music of the Carib- bean and Latin America. a coat drive at the Westfield Memo- tective Bureau. Venson, 52, of Plainfield was arrested and an hour of Adoration with the Lord. For information on joining Troop No. Tuesday, October 23, MarioJohn 73, call Scout Master Henry Hom at (732) 382-9139. Big Read author Julia Alvarez rial Library, located at 550 East on an outstanding Westfield warrant writes about the Dominican Repub- Broad Street, beginning tomorrow, Cassitta, 29, of Roselle Park was ar- for $204 after being turned over to lic and Latin American communi- Friday, November 2, and continuing rested and charged with driving while Westfield authorities by the Plainfield Fred Rossi to Give Talk ties in the United States. Music is a through Monday, November 19. intoxicated (DWI) during an investi- Police Department. He was processed vital part of Latin American life, and The club is seeking new or gently gation of a motor vehicle accident on and held until his court appearance will serve as a fun and festive intro- used coats for men, women and chil- the 300 block of East South Avenue. on October 25. On ‘Jerzey Calendar’ duction to this Big Read. No ad- dren. The coats will be donated to According to police, Cassitta was Friday, October 26, a resident on vance reservations are required for the Elizabeth Coalition to House the traveling west on East South Avenue the 400 block of Kimball Turn re- WESTFIELD – Learning the facts than a year away. Mr. Rossi, a finan- Homeless in support of Operation when his silver Dodge pickup truck ported that between the hours of 10 and events of New Jersey’s history on cial advisor and freelance journalist, the concert, and all are invited to bring family and friends to this event. Warm Heart. Operation Warm Heart when he struck a parked and unoccu- p.m. on October 25 and 7:40 a.m. on a daily basis will be the topic of Fred said he spent 16 years researching all addresses the needs of the street pied vehicle on East South Avenue. October 26, someone unknown stole T. Rossi as he presents his historic 365 days of Jersey history and part of Managed by Arts Midwest, the Big Read is an initiative of the National homeless, particularly during harsh The crash caused the pickup truck to his motor vehicle from his driveway. 2013 Jerzey Calendar at the First the past decade conceiving and de- winter weather. roll onto its side and slide for a brief Also taken were an iPod, iPhone and Wednesday Luncheon of the Westfield signing his wall calendar, which he Endowment for the Arts, designed to restore reading to the center of Ameri- Each night through the winter distance. Police officers observed the an iPhone charger that were inside Historical Society. The luncheon will says “brings together my love of his- months, one of the Elizabeth crash and rendered assistance to the the vehicle. The total value of the be held at noon on November 7 at the tory and trivia with my affection for can culture. Scotch Plains is one of 78 communities nationwide partici- Coalition’s partner churches pro- driver. theft was estimated at $80,000. Echo Lake Country Club, located at my home state, warts and all.” vides hospitality, a hot meal and a 515 Springfield Avenue in Westfield. In his 2012 Jersey calendar, Mr. pating in The Big Read from Septem- ber 2012 to June 2013. place to sleep for up to 14 guests. The 350th anniversary of the found- Rossi revealed a slice of the date’s Each winter they serve more than ing of New Jersey is only a little more state history ranging from today’s From November 1 through mid- Mayors Sign Agreement for June, the community will celebrate 100 individuals through Operation milestones to celebrity and pop cul- Warm Heart. FCC Holiday Market ture facts to the just plain strange. “In the Time of the Butterflies” by The events in his 2012 calendar Regional Detention Basin Set For This Sunday stretched as far back as 1524, when Cost-of-Living Adjustments REGION — Seven mayors from Pond and Diamond Hill Pond. The WESTFIELD – The First Congre- Giovanni da Verrazano passed the Union County and Essex Counties Corps did hydrology assessments and gational Church will present its Holi- Highlands on his way into what is representing their communities have determined preliminarily that water day Market this Sunday, November 4, now New York Harbor. The calendar (COLAs) Can Affect SS signed an inter-local agreement for elevations during peak storm condi- from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ornaments, also included Governor Chris the development of the South Moun- tions during 100-year storms would baskets, jewelry, scarves and other Christie’s decision not to run for presi- WESTFIELD – You don’t have to higher benefit amount. tain regional detention basin, a stor- be almost three feet lower in Millburn, gifts handmade by artisans from dent. In between were date-specific be collecting Social Security to ben- In today’s low-interest rate, low- age project to reduce water eleva- Union and Springfield and 1.5 feet around the world will be available for references to multiple Revolutionary efit from inflation adjustments. Un- return environment, the fixed Social tions during peak storms in the lower in Cranford and reduced eleva- purchase. War events, the discovery of Teflon, claimed benefits go up, too. Inflation Security formula that escalates the Rahway River Watershed. tions in Rahway. All products featured at the event the invention of the boardwalk, nu- factors into the benefit formula starting benefit for delayed claiming The mayors of Millburn, Union, The inter-local agreement will per- will be provided by SERRV, an inter- merous milestones in the early days whether you’re working or collect- is looking like a better deal all the Springfield, Cranford, Kenilworth, mit legal analysis and a work plan to national, non-profit organization that of aviation plus a variety of feats, ing. time. And when COLAs are applied Maplewood and Rahway and their be developed for the storage project. has worked to eradicate poverty for oddities and scandals that have helped When doing Social Security plan- to the higher amounts, annual raises governing boards approved the agree- The project would be sited on prop- more than 60 years through direct shape the Garden State’s history. ning, it is important to understand the become significant as well. ment at a special meeting on October erty that sits on City of Orange prop- connections with low-income artisans Mr. Rossi, who sells his calendars value of potential benefits over your Brian J. Power, CFP®, AIF®, M.S., 24 at the Millburn Municipal Build- erty and the Mayors’ Council on and farmers. for $20, will have some on hand for lifetime and maximize those benefits Principal and Wealth Management ing. 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For further informa- cost of the luncheon is $21 for mem- when COLAs are paid, his office, 900 South Av- Mayor Kathi Fiamingo and Mayor gate some of the worst-case im- tion, call the church office at (908) bers and $26 for non-members, in- they will go on top of the enue West in Westfield, Rick Proctor joined together to work pacts of flooding such as what re- 233-2494 or visit fccofwestfield.org. cluding gratuity. higher starting amount. N.J. Phone: (908) 233- with the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- sulted from Irene. Irene cause esti- One of the points I like 8100. 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Investors Savings Bank and Licensed by the NJ Department of Banking Insurance. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 1, 2012 Page 7 Historian to Speak on Nov. 9 In Westfield on War of 1812 WESTFIELD – The Westfield His- national anthem in 1931. The war torical Society will present historian included many navy battles, includ- William Chemerka on Friday, No- ing the Battle of New Orleans, which vember 9, at 7:30 p.m. for a discussion made a hero of Andrew Jackson, al- on the War of 1812. This year marks though it was fought weeks after the the bicentennial of the start of the signing of the peace treaty that had nearly three-year struggle. officially ended the war. The causes of the War of Mr. Chemerka is an 1812 were numerous and award-winning educator, varied. The American pub- writer and lecturer. He lic resented the impress- earned nearly 20 teaching ment of American mer- awards during his long ca- chant sailors by the British reer at Madison High Navy, which refused to School. He has been an on- recognize that British-born camera consultant for His- sailors could become natu- tory Channel productions ralized as American citi- and was a writer for the zens and forcefully added Channel’s 2004 Emmy- them to the large British nominated documentary Navy. There also was a William Chemerka “First Invasion: The War of desire by some in power, 1812.” He also has authored led by the War Hawks and Speaker of multiple books. Ron and Missy McIntyre Jose Aravena and Ms. Jamie Lynn Rigano the House Henry Clay, to try to in- Free and open to the public, the vade and annex Canada. program will be held in the Commu- The war is remembered for Dolly nity Room of the Westfield Municipal Madison’s efforts to save some of the Building, located at 425 East Broad Ms. Jamie Lynn Rigano White House treasures before the Street. Donations to help support on- Missy and Ron McIntyre British arrived and burned Washing- going programs are appreciated. An ton, D.C. in July 1814. It also is artifact from the collection of the known for the successful defense of Westfield Historical Society Museum Celebrate 50th Anniversary To Wed Jose Aravena Fort McHenry, which resulted in related to the War of 1812 will be on Frank and Nancy Rigano of Scotch ence degree in Engineering. Francis Scott Key’s penning of the display. Light refreshments will be Missy and Ron McIntyre cel- Westfield, having met in junior high Plains have announced the engage- The couple will be married in lyrics of “The Star-Spangled Ban- served. For more information, call the ebrated their 50th wedding anni- school. ment of their daughter, Ms. Jamie spring of 2014. ner,” which became the United States’ Society at (908) 654-1794. versary on October 27. They have two daughters, Sheri Lynn Rigano, to Jose Aravena. He is Born and raised in Westfield, the McIntyre of Chatham and Cindi the son of Jose Aravena and Ms. couple presently resides in Burke of Westfield; a son-in-law, Claudia Munera of Roselle Park. Class to be Available Potters Guild to Present Mountainside. They were married Michael, and two granddaughters, A 2002 graduate of Scotch Plains- On Healthy Eating at The Presbyterian Church in Carly and Brynne. Fanwood High School, the bride- to-be received a Bachelor of Arts WESTFIELD – A new class called Annual Fall Festival-Sale degree in Psychology from Kean “Home is Where the Health Is” will University in Union. She currently be offered on Thursday, November 8, MOUNTAINSIDE – The Potters at [email protected]. Foundation Grant Supports is attending Rider University in from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Union County Guild of New Jersey (PGNJ) will Other participants include Bergen Lawrenceville for a Master of Arts Rutgers Extension offices, located at host its Annual Fall Pottery Festival County ceramic artist Jen Stein, who degree in Applied Psychology. 300 North Avenue, East, in Westfield. and sale of functional and sculptural has served as PGNJ president for Pediatric Outpatient Clinic The future bridegroom graduated Taught by a Rutgers University ceramics at the Community Presby- four years, and Nancy Zarbock, one from Roselle Park High School in expert, the class will provide simple, terian Church, located at 1459 Deer of Hunterdon County’s featured art- MOUNTAINSIDE – The Inves- “The new clinic will give parents 2004 and currently is attending tried-and-true tips for healthy habits Path in Mountainside (corner of Deer ists, whose specialty is Raku, a form tors Foundation, which provides grant in Greater Newark increased access Rutgers University in New for busy families. Pre-registration is Path and Meeting House Lane). of Japanese pottery. She may be con- funding to non-profit programs that to the specialized care and therapy Brunswick for a Bachelor of Sci- required. To pre-register, contact Judi The event will take place on Satur- tacted at [email protected]. enrich the communities served by their children deserve, right in their Laganga at (908) 654-9854 or day, November 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 The Potters Guild of New Jersey Investors Bank, has announced a own neighborhood,” said Children’s [email protected]. A fee of $5 will p.m. and Sunday, November 11, from was founded in 1987 to promote the $25,000 grant award to Children’s Specialized Hospital Foundation ‘Y’ Offers Vets Free be collected at the door. noon to 5 p.m. Showcasing Ameri- free exchange of knowledge in sup- Specialized Hospital in President Philip Salerno, III, who Month Membership can crafts made by more than 40 port of the creative endeavors of New Mountainside. joined the organization in 1987. Caregivers Meeting exhibiting artists across the state, it Jersey’s ceramic artists. The Guild’s Established in the 19th century, “Along with our staff, our patients, WESTFIELD – In honor of Veter- also will offer visitors a chance to membership is comprised of 100 in- Children’s Specialized Hospital is and their families, we thank the In- ans Day and in celebration of the Set Monday Night meet the crafters. dividuals and it is growing. It in- now the largest and most renowned vestors Foundation and all our many service of all United States military Admission and parking will be free. cludes professional and recreational pediatric rehabilitation health sys- donors and supporters for their gen- veterans, the Westfield Area “Y” in- WESTFIELD – A support group Credit cards will be accepted. Avail- potters, clay artists, educators and tem in the United States, featuring erosity and friendship,” added Amy vites veterans to bring proof of their for those caring for elderly or chroni- able for sale will be a selection of students. The PGNJ meets on a programs for spinal cord injury and Mansue, president and CEO of the military service to the Main “Y” cally ill loved ones meets on the first vases, wall pieces, pitchers, teapots, monthly basis. traumatic brain injury, as well as nu- hospital. Facility between November 12 and non-holiday Monday of each month platters, casseroles, raku and pit-fired For directions to the sale, visit the merous other inpatient and outpa- 18 to receive a free month member- at 7:30 p.m. in the parish center of St. Paid Bulletin Board vessels in varying colors and styles, PGNJ website, pottersguildnj.org/ tient services. goleader.com/express ship to use the “Y,” along with a Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on along with one-of-a-kind sculptures EventIframe, or call Judy Musicant at The funds will support the complimentary gift as a “thank you” Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. and decorative objects of art. (908) 233-1633. For more informa- hospital’s plans to open an outpatient from the “Y.” The next meeting will take place Judy Musicant, one of Union tion about the Guild, or to join, contact clinic on the campus of Newark Beth Probitas Verus Honos The Main “Y” Facility is located at on November 5. These are informa- County’s ceramic artists, creates func- pottersguildnj.org/BecomeMember. Israel Medical Center in Newark. 220 Clark Street in Westfield. To learn tion and sharing sessions. For more tional pottery and has been manag- more about Westfield Area “Y” pro- information, call Marilyn Ryan at ing the Mountainside show since grams, visit westfieldynj.org. (908) 232-1214. 1993. She may be reached via e-mail
   
   
                    

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Anne was a lifelong mem- Susan Kujawski, 52, of Westfield ber of Literacy Volunteers of Union Monday, November 5, at 1 p.m. at the will consist of a pasta appetizer, salad, Newark, N.J., the daughter of the late ber of Holy Trinity Parish in Westfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, County. Scotch Hills Country Club, located at an entrée choice of seafood, chicken Elizabeth Becker Hofbauer and Jo- were she was a Eucharistic Minister October 23, 2012, surrounded by her Susan was predeceased by her fa- the intersection of Plainfield Avenue or veal, plus dessert, coffee or tea and seph Kasper Hofbauer. She is sur- and also served as the chairperson of loving family. ther, Douglas Myrah, and is survived and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. soft drinks. A cash bar also will be vived by her son, Paul F. Mack, Jr., the Altar Care Committee of the Ro- Mrs. Kujawski was born in San by her mother, Rosemaria; her hus- Al Ebersole, a resident of Fanwood featured. Ample parking is available. and his wife, Gail, of Scotch Plains, sary Altar Society. Anne additionally Antonio, Tex. and grew up in band of 27 years, Paul, and their and director of the Fanwood Recy- For additional information, call Dom N.J.; her daughters, Frances was a member of the World Apostolate Bridgewater and Bound Brook before children, Jennifer, Elaina and Mat- cling Center, will be the guest speaker. Lisanti at (732) 388-4367. Kauffman and her husband, Keith, of of Fatima. moving to Westfield in 1984. She also thew. She also will be deeply missed The Fanwood Recycling Center is The chapter’s membership drive is Scottsboro, Ala., Elizabeth Mack of A Mass of Christian Burial was enjoyed spending time at her summer by her sisters, Teri Broo, Cindy Tilton located on North Avenue in Fanwood. ongoing, offering membership for Stratford, Conn. and Mary Brunner celebrated on Monday, October 29, home in Beach Haven Terrace. and Allison Nemes. Mr. Ebersole will relate the history $10 per year. New members are al- and her husband, John, of Stratford, at Holy Trinity Parish in Westfield, Susan was a graduate of A Funeral Mass was celebrated on and operation of the recycling center, ways welcome. The chapter is grate- Conn.; her 10 grandchildren; nine with interment following at Fairview Immaculata High School, Villanova Saturday, October 27, 2012, at St. which many people throughout the ful to its members for their continued great-grandchildren and four great- Cemetery in Westfield. University and Fairleigh Dickinson, Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in area use. support of its food and monetary col- great grandchildren. She was prede- Arrangements were by the Dooley where she received her MBA. She Westfield. Interment followed at Reservations and payment will be lections for the Westfield Food Pan- ceased by her husband, Paul F. Mack; Colonial Home of Westfield. was employed by PSE&G as a mar- Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Ar- taken during this meeting for the try, which provides much needed help her daughter, Suzanne Mack Lyons, The family kindly requests that in keting engineer and BOC Gases and rangements were conducted by chapter’s luncheon to be held on to area families. and her siblings, John Hofbauer, Paul lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- MX Energy as an energy analyst. She Dooley Colonial Home of Westfield. Monday, December 3, at noon at Hofbauer, Cecelia Bott and Peter tions be made to The Priestly Frater- also was an Adjunct Professor of Donations in her memory may be Hofbauer. nity of Saint Peter, 119 Griffin Road, Public Speaking at Kean University. made to the American Cancer Soci- One-Woman Show to Explore Anne was a member of the Na- Elmhurst Township, Pa. 18444. Susan was the past president of ety Relay for Life. tional Catholic Society for Animal November 1, 2012 Toastmasters of Westfield and a mem- November 1, 2012 Welfare. In 1974 she was appointed ‘Good’ From ‘Bad’ Women WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- ner, Eve; the guilt-free Mae West; the morial Library will present a one- opportunistic Emperor Wu; the im- woman show entitled “Good Lessons age-building Kathryn Kelley; the li- Imagine Program to Offer from Bad Women” on Wednesday, tigious Elizabeth Freeman and the November 7, at 7 p.m. The library is nymphomaniacal Anne Bonney. ‘Hospitality, Healing, Hope’ located at 550 East Broad Street. An experienced media personality Performer Dorothy Leeds will and film critic for MSNBC, Ms. Leeds WESTFIELD – Imagine, A Center Street in Westfield. present the show, in which she appears frequently on broadcast and for Coping with Loss invites mem- There will be fun activities for chil- wrestles with the concept of good- cable television programs, including bers of the community to attend a dren of all ages and refreshments ness and dives deep into a world “Today,” “Good Morning America,” program entitled “I Remember – An courtesy of the First United Method- where good is bad and bad is good. “Smart Money” and “E!” She has Evening of Hospitality, Healing and ist Church. For more information, Instructed from childhood by her written for and/or been featured in Hope” on Thursday, November 15, contact Imagine at (908) 264-3100 mother to be a “good girl” like the articles in such publications as The from 6:30 to 9 p.m. or by e-mail at [email protected] ever-virtuous Eleanor Roosevelt, New York Times, USA Today, Glam- Attendees will have an opportunity or visit the organization’s website, Ms. Leeds wonders what might ex- our, Forbes, Business Week and Self. to remember the people in their lives imaginenj.org. ist on the other side of goodness. As This program will be free and open who have died and to celebrate the Imagine provides free, year- she begins a journey from rebellion to Westfield Memorial Library and resilience and healing of those who round peer support groups for chil- to reconciliation, she visits a series MURAL cardholders, but attendees grieve. This event is open to children dren ages 3 to 18 who have had a of infamous, disreputable women must register in advance. MURAL and people of all ages in the commu- parent or sibling die, with concur- from different time periods and back- cardholders belong to libraries that nity and will be held in recognition of rent groups for parents and guard- grounds. are part of the Middlesex Union Re- Children’s Grief Awareness Day. ians. Free support groups also are In seven vignettes and frequent ciprocal Agreement Libraries. For It will take place at the Imagine available for young adults, 18 and conflicts with Eleanor Roosevelt, Ms. participating libraries, visit Center at the First United Methodist up, who have had a friend, sibling BOUNTIFUL BOOKS AT BARGAIN PRICES…Prospective book buyers Bar- Leeds learns from these women by wmlnj.org. To register for the pro- Church, located at One East Broad or parent die. bara Bach of Westfield, left, Janice Innis-Thompson of Scotch Plains, right, and becoming each one and imparting gram, visit wmlnj.org, click on the her daughter, Kelly Lawrence, were obviously making some happy reading choices at the 2011 Giant Book Sale at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. the subtle lessons they teach. She Calendar tab and find November 7, Thrift Shop to Kick Off This year’s event will take place Sunday through Tuesday, November 4 to 6. gleans wisdom from the original sin- or call (908) 789-4090, option 0. Toy and Doll Sale Nov. 6 St. Paul’s Friends of Music Cranford Historical Society SCOTCH PLAINS – The and charitable causes. Reveals November Events Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service Anyone interested in learning more To Hold Annual Book Sale League Thrift Shop, located at 1741 about the League or League mem- CRANFORD – The Cranford His- and runs until 2015. On October 27, East Second Street in Scotch Plains, bership is invited to call (908) 322- WESTFIELD – The 25th Annual CDs, records, DVDs, oversized torical Society has announced its 2009, the Township of Cranford will begin its annual Toy and Doll 5420 or to speak to any of the volun- Book Sale at St. Paul’s Episcopal books, sheet music, games and schedule of events for the month of adopted a resolution designating the Sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Novem- teers at the shop. General informa- Church will take place this Sunday puzzles. November, as it continues to cel- Cranford Historical Society as the ber 6. The sale will continue through tion about the League and the thrift through Tuesday, November 4 to 6. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is lo- ebrate its 85th anniversary. lead organization for celebrating that Saturday, November 10. shop also is available online at Sale hours will be Sunday, noon to 5 cated at 414 East Broad Street in The historical society will have a defining period of American history. Items featured during this year’s scotchplainsthriftshop.weebly.com. p.m.; Monday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Westfield, across from the municipal Veterans Day display honoring all The Society has been sponsoring sale will include Raggedy Ann and Tuesday, Bag Day, 9 a.m. to noon. building. veterans at the Hanson House, located educational and entertaining pro- Andy, Bratz Kids and Hanna Mon- Library to Spotlight Sponsored by the Friends of Music To access the Parish Hall, use the at 38 Springfield Avenue in Cranford, grams, such as concerts, lectures and tana dolls. There also will be Barbie at St. Paul’s, the three-day sale will Euclid Avenue driveway entrance. on Saturday and Sunday, November films, throughout the anniversary to dolls and Cabbage Patch kids, plus Korean Culture feature categories including: Fiction/ For more information or to donate 10 and 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. broaden public awareness of the trans- other gently-used dolls in many sizes, WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- non-fiction, science, the arts, health/ gently used books, videos and other An Army truck and tank will be on formative events leading to the con- from 18 inches to baby dolls. morial Library will present a program medicine, business/economics, chil- items, call (908) 451-5082 or e-mail display outside, while inside the house clusion of that great struggle. Shoppers additionally will find doll on Korean culture this Saturday, No- dren, teens, biography, cooking, gar- [email protected]. The church is there will be an exhibit of some uni- The Crane-Phillips House Museum accessories including clothes, a crib, vember 3, at 2 p.m. The library is dening, pets, crafts/antiques and how- unable to accept donated textbooks, forms and artifacts from the following is open most Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. and wardrobe pieces for their favor- located at 550 East Broad Street. to, among many others. Also on sale magazines, encyclopedias or wars: Revolutionary, War of 1812, from September through Memorial ite Build-a-Bear. A few collector dolls The Korean Spirit and Culture Pro- will be low-priced videos, software, Reader’s Digest condensed books. Civil, Spanish-American, World Wars Day. For further information, call the will be available, and a newly “reha- motion Project will present a program I and II, Korean, Vietnam, Iraq and Cranford Historical Society’s office at bilitated” dollhouse will be ready and entitled “The Hidden Treasures of Ko- Afghanistan. (908) 276-0082 or visit its website, waiting for a new owner. rean Art and Modern Korea.” Two Miller-Cory to Spotlight Additionally, the historical society cranfordhistoricalsociety.org. Shop volunteers have collected documentary films about Korea will will sponsor a display during the merchandise for the Toy and Doll be shown: the first illustrates the artis- month of November on the main floor Genealogical Society Sale throughout the year, so there tic and cultural achievements of Theorem Painting Sunday of the Cranford Public Library, spot- will be a variety of name-brand toys, Korea’s past, such as Hangul (Korean WESTFIELD – Delicate, Trail. It is available for school, lighting six individuals from Cranford To Hear Census Talk games, books, puzzles and Lego items alphabet) and The Tripitaka Koreana brightly colored, and charming – scout or other group tours on week- who were members of the United WESTFIELD – The Genealogical for children of all ages. During the (a national treasure of Korea and reg- all of these words describe “theo- days during the morning or after States Secret Service between 1961 Society of the West Fields will host sale, shoppers also will find the thrift istered as part of UNESCO’s “Memory rem painting,” an art form popular school. and the present. The library is located local historian and professional li- shop decked out for the upcoming of the World”). The second film shows in early America which uses sten- Other programs include a show- at 224 Walnut Avenue. brarian Chris Grippo at its meeting holidays with a huge array of sea- Korea’s industrial achievements since cils to create images on fabric. case of 18th-century skills, during The Cranford Historical Society next Thursday, November 8, at 1 p.m. sonal decorations, wreaths, orna- the Korean War. The Miller-Cory House Mu- which volunteers demonstrate co- and the Cranford Public Library will The topic of his program will be ments, china and glassware, hostess Additionally, a traditional Korean seum, located at 614 Mountain lonial-era crafts and discuss 18th- present the movie Glory, starring “United States Census 1790 – 1940.” ware and linens, plus wrappings and wedding ceremony will be reenacted Avenue in Westfield, will present century life in New Jersey for inter- Morgan Freeman, Matthew His training as a historian and trappings available in the bric-a-brac and a complimentary traditional meal “Theorem Painting – A Forgotten ested groups, including on-site at Broderick and Denzel Washington, professional librarian has allowed department. Additionally, there will will be served. Art” this Sunday, November 4, local schools. For more informa- on Wednesday, November 14, at 7 him, with the advent of the Internet, be the usual selection of modestly This program will be free and open from 2 to 4 p.m. tion, call (908) 232-1776 or e-mail p.m. It will be shown at the Cranford to indulge in greater exploration of priced clothing and accessories for to Westfield Memorial Library and Appropriate for first grade and [email protected]. Community Center, located at 8 genealogical sources. Concerned the whole family. MURAL cardholders. MURAL older, this program will include a Details on all programs also are Springfield Avenue in Cranford. with the intricacies of the 1940 U.S. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains Ser- cardholders belong to libraries that history of theorem painting and a posted on the museum’s Facebook Once again, the historical society census, Mr. Grippo decided to look vice League is an all-volunteer, non- are part of the Middlesex Union Re- craft. Children will be able to make page. The website is will hold a Holiday Boutique at the at all the prior censuses and com- profit organization that has served ciprocal Agreement Libraries. For their own stenciled artwork. Also millercoryhouse.org. Crane-Phillips House Museum, lo- pare and contrast what the govern- the community since 1974 through participating libraries, access included will be tours of the re- cated at 124 North Union Avenue in ment was asking in each and how the operation of its thrift shop in wmlnj.org. Individuals must register stored, 18th-century farmhouse. In Cranford. Decorations, ornaments for the questions reflected the era in Scotch Plains. Since its inception, the for the program by visiting wmlnj.org the museum’s Frazee Building ECF Seeks Grantors the home and some unusual items will which the census was being con- League has donated well over $1 and clicking on the Calendar tab, or members of the Cooking Commit- be featured. The boutique will run ducted. million to area service organizations calling (908) 789-4090, extension 0. tee will demonstrate authentic co- Of Wishes For Kids from Monday, November 26, to Sat- Light refreshments will follow the lonial-era cooking over the open SCOTCH PLAINS – The urday, December 1. Hours will be presentation during a question-and- hearth. Emmanuel Cancer Foundation is ask- Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to answer period. Genealogical Society Admission will be $3 for adults ing the community for help in being 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and meetings take place on the second and children age 13 and older; $2 a wish grantor by adopting for the Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. only. Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. at Gray Funeral Homes for children ages 3 to 12, and free holiday season one of the The sale will benefit the museum the Westfield Memorial Library, lo- for those under age 3. Foundation’s children or young adults garden and grounds. 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BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The 2013 Project Graduation Committee of the WESTFIELD - The Westfield High music from John Philip Sousa, Anton Governor Livingston PTO announced the kickoff of Highlander Way. This School (WHS) Marching Band has Dvorak’s “New World Symphony,” ongoing fundraiser project will replace the asphalt pathway leading to the won first place in USBands competi- Hanz Zimmer, and the Rolling Stones, flagpole at sword rock on the grounds of Governor Livingston High School tions twice in two weeks. The Blue in an original composition written (GL) with Highlander Way, a brick walkway using personalized brick pavers. Devils finished first among 4A and choreographed for the WHS band All alumni, family and friends of Governor Livingston High School and schools in the East Brunswick and color guard. members of the Berkeley Heights and Mountainside communities are invited USBands competition on Saturday, The band’s second win, which co- to participate in Highlander Way by purchasing a personalized brick paver. taking the award for Best Music as incided with the Blue Devils football Project Graduation Chairperson Sue Johnson stated, “Highlander Way is a well. team’s victory over Bridgewater- great opportunity to commemorate a graduation, honor family and friends, or Two weeks earlier, the band won Raritan, came as the band prepares simply show your community support while raising funds for Project Gradu- first place at the Hillsborough com- for its biggest competitions yet. On ation.” petition, also winning awards for Best Sunday, November 4, the Marching Paver orders for Phase I of Highlander Way are due by Thursday, December Music, Best Visual and Best Effects. Blue Devils will compete in the state 20. Order forms are available for download at the GLPTO website Winning is great for the band, and championships at Rutgers www.bhpsnj.org/Page/3585 or by contacting Project Graduation at reflects the many hours of hard work University’s High Point Solutions [email protected]. by band members, the color guard Stadium in Piscataway. And on Sat- Project Graduation is an all-night, substance-free celebration for the Gov- WINNING PERFORMANCE...The Highlander Marching Band recently per- and everyone on the staff, stated Band urday, November 10, the band will ernor Livingston High School senior class on the night of graduation. A forms at the Tournament of Bands Chapter 10 Championship. Director Chris Vitale. Rehearsals take the field in the national champi- tradition at GL since 1989, this annual event is entirely financed by donations started even before the school year onships in Annapolis, Md., at historic from the community and local businesses, contributions from parents and began. Navy-Marine Corp. Stadium. fundraisers like Highlander Way. For more information, or if you would like Highlander Band Wins State, But Mr. Vitale keeps things in per- As the 2012 season nears its end, to make a tax-deductible donation, contact Project Graduation at spective. “When the kids came off Mr. Vitale and the entire marching- [email protected]. the field [on Saturday], everyone felt band organization recognize the enor- really good about how they per- mous contributions of the entire band TOB Championships formed—and that is what’s most im- staff who devote so much of their BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The their sights is the TOB Atlantic Coast portant according to our philosophy,” time to the band and color guard: Governor Livingston Highlander Championships (ACC) at Hershey, he said. “No matter what the judges’ James Doyle, George Nimmo, Eric Marching Band won the second an- Pa. scheduled for Sunday, Novem- numbers are.” Robertshaw, Cheryl Gillick, Sean nual NJ State Championship at West ber 4. The band’s program this year is a Coffey, Anthony Freda, Floyd Murray Essex Regional High School on Oc- TOB is one of the largest competi- creative patriotic medley, combining and Brian Horn. tober 20. Marching in the Group 1 tive band organizations in the United Open Class, they captured the dis- States, with over 430 member bands, tinction of High Music, High Visual encompassing 13 Chapters across and Best Auxiliary with a score of nine states. The Highlanders will 92.85. compete at the ACCs against 30 other The Highlander performance, bands in their class. which features a traditional bagpipe Band Director Nicholas introduction, is entitled O’Sullivan stated, “The students “swanLAKE” based on the music have made great strides this season. by Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky as com- We have two weeks to make even posed and arranged by Aaron Guidry. greater strides and I look forward to The following day, the band re- their performance at the ACCs.” turned to West Essex Regional High Come and see this award-winning School to compete in the TOB North band perform locally at Governor Jersey Chapter X Championship. A Livingston High School during their total of 20 bands competed at this home football half-time show on competition. November 3 (2:30 p.m. game time). TREE POSE…Seniors at Westfield High School enjoy a yoga experience as part The Highlanders stepped up their The band will also perform during of the stress management unit in their health class. performance winning first place in half-time on Thanksgiving Day at the Group 1 Open Class with a score New Providence High School on

of 94.3, their highest score to date. Thursday, November 22, (11 a.m. Photo courtesy of Karen Sanders Yoga Exercises Introduced The band was also recognized for game time). FIRST PLACE...The Westfield High School Marching Band won first place in High Music, High Visual, Best Aux- Visit www.highlanderband.org for USBands competitions twice in two weeks. The Blue Devils finished first among iliary and Best Percussion. Next in more information. 4A schools in the East Brunswick USBands competition on Saturday, taking the To WHS Health Class award for Best Music as well. WESTFIELD - It was “Namaste she said. SP-F Students Participate Friday” October 19 at Westfield High When asked what teens should un- SP-F Early Childhood Advisory School. Students in Health 12 partici- derstand about the benefits of yoga, pated in a yoga class as part of their on- Ms. Cavanna said, “It teaches them to In Mock Election going stress management unit. slow down in this fast-paced world Announces Presentation Instructor Rachel Cavanna, a certi- that’s only getting faster. It allows them SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD - eighth graders during their school SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD - titled Language Development fied Yoga instructor from Satsang Yoga to connect with their breath and who Students in grades three and four at social studies classes on October 22 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Through Play. Mrs. Noppenberger and Studio on South Avenue in Westfield, they are at their core. The benefits of the elementary schools and all stu- in preparation for the mock election. District’s Early Childhood Advisory Mrs. Fisher have worked for many led the class. Exposing students to yoga yoga go way beyond the physical. Tap- dents in the middle schools - grades The SPFHS chapter of the Junior Council will offer an opportunity for years supporting the preschool chil- has been an on-going initiative of the ping into that at a young age has expo- five through eight - will participate in Statesmen of America, under the lead- parents/ guardians of preschool stu- dren. The meeting will be held in the Health Education Department. nential benefits.” a Mock Election selecting their choice ership of high school social studies dents to attend an informative district- Multi-Purpose Room at Evergreen Susan Kolesar, one of the health Westfield High School’s Compre- for president and vice-president of teacher and advisor, Dave Multer, wide meeting on Friday, November 2. School located is located at 2280 Ev- educators at the high school said, “We hensive Health Education Program in- the United States. will host a mock election during lunch Nancy Noppenberger and Roberta ergreen Avenue in Scotch Plains. really want to give students an opportu- cludes topics, which include wellness The Union County Board of Elec- periods for all high school students. Fisher, speech therapists at Brunner Call (908) 889-8600 ext. 3302 to nity see yoga as not only a form of promotion and stress management. tions facilitated the delivery of the School, will give the presentation en- reserve a seat. stress reduction but also a form of voting machines and also spoke to exercise that they can practice through- the students both about citizenship, out their life. Many of them will not as well as about how to cast their vote. have the opportunity to continue with Throughout the last week of Octo- the sports they have depended on for ber, teachers implemented age-ap- exercise once they graduate. propriate lesson plans in their class- rooms. These civics lessons addressed Both Satsang and Alluem in Cranford See us at generously extended all seniors a pass topics such as understanding the is- for a free yoga class so they can take the sues, the importance of voting and experience beyond the classroom and how campaigns are run. College Night at to the studio.” Elementary students visited the Westfield Ms. Cavanna thanked the students voting booths with their classroom for approaching the class with an open teachers and their votes were tallied High School mind and willingness to try something at the end of each voting day. The votes will be uploaded by Noel Baxter, new as most of the students had never Thursday, November 15 taken a yoga class. K-12 Social Studies Supervisor, to be 7-9 p.m. Westfield High School senior Alex “counted” in an online national mock Kapadia, who had prior experience election. with yoga, said, “I practiced hot yoga In the middle schools, students from LEARNING TO VOTE…McGinn El- as part of my training for swimming. In the A.P. U.S. Government and Poli- ementary School students learn about a sport all about speed, it was nice to tics class at the high school will be the voting process from Richard Barry slow down and stretch.” She added that conducting lessons with seventh and of the Union County Board of Elections. she attributes yoga to improving her athletic performance. PLANTING Senior Courtney Han practices yoga AHEAD…Kindergarteners at Lincoln Christopher Academy once a week as part of her training for School in Westfield recently enjoyed a hands-on horticultural experience THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL the high school’s cross country team. when they planted bulbs that will beau- “It’s relaxing after really pushing my- tify the school grounds with flowers “Celebrating our 50th Anniversary” self in practice. It lets me calm down,” this coming spring. By any measure, Juniata is one of Please join us for our Admissions Open Houses the best liberal arts colleges in Scotch Plains Campus Westfield Campus the U.S. —ranked in the top 100 The Westfield Memorial Library presents November 14 – 7:30PM December 13 January 17 – 7:30PM 9:30AM U.S. News World Report. A One-Woman Show by Dorothy Leeds 1390 Terrill Road 510 Hillcrest Avenue by and “Good Lessons from Bad Women” Scotch Plains Westfield 908-322-4652 908-233-7447 Wednesday, November 7 at 7:00 pm College Rankings Representatives from both campuses will be present at all U Ranked in top 4% of colleges and universities in the U.S. by Forbes.com Open Houses U 1 of only 40 colleges named in Loren Pope’s book, Colleges that Serving Children from 2 1/2 through First Grade Change Lives In this devilishly funny one-woman show, performer Doro- In Flexible part time or full time programs thy Leeds wrestles with the concept of goodness and dives Academic Programs www.christopheracademy.com U Study abroad partnerships with 41 universities in 21 countries deep into a world where good is bad and U Self-designed programs of study with two faculty advisers. 30% of students choose an individualized path. bad is good. Instructed from childhood by her mother to be a “good girl” like the U See our areas of study at www.juniata.edu/admission ever-virtuous Eleanor Roosevelt, Ms. St. B arth olom e w A cad emy Student Activities U 19 varsity sports, 120 All Americans Leeds wonders what might be on the The Catholic Academy U 22 club sports, we even have a Quidditch club. other side of goodness. She visits a se- U 90+ student organizations (such as Habitat for Humanity, Model UN, Hillel) that makes a difference in your child’s life. U Over 100 visiting artists, performers, and lecturers U Interact with students from 38 states and 38 countries ries of infamous, disreputable women from different time periods and back- Results grounds. An experienced media person- U 96% graduated in 4 years or fewer, and 95% are employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation. ality and film critic for MSNBC, Ms. U 94% of pre-medical and health professions students gained admission to Leeds appears frequently on broadcast and cable television medical or professional school and 100% of Juniata students applying to law school were accepted. including Today, Good Morning America, Smart Money, Affordability and E! Don’t forget to register for this very popular show! U $27 million awarded in scholarships and grants this year. Safe, Faith Filled Extended Care Middle States Environment Programs Accredited Open to Westfield Memorial Library and MURAL cardholders. Full day Pre-K Grades Fully Integrated Huntingdon, Pennsylvania Register online at – th 1-877-JUNIATA & Kindergarten Pre-K 8 Technology 814-641-3420 www.wmlnj.org and click on the [email protected] 2032 Westfield Avenue But, is Juniata juniata.edu It’s your Library … make the most of it Calendar tab, or call 908.789.4090 option 0. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 550 East Broad Street Westfield 908.322.4265 right for you? www.wmlnj.org 908.789.4090 www.stbacademy.org

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Democratic Candidates Republican Candidates Barack Obama — President Mitt Romney — President Barack Hussein Obama, 2nd, is 2011, he announced that he would Mitt Romney, who served as the from this stint gave him the opportu- the 44th and current President of be running for re-election in 2012. 70th governor of Massachusetts from nity to relaunch his political aspira- the United States. He is the first As president, Obama signed eco- 2003 to 2007, is the son of Lenore tions. African-American to hold the of- nomic stimulus legislation in the and George W. Romney, governor of Mr. Romney was elected governor fice. form of the American Recovery Michigan from 1963 to 69. He was of Massachusetts in 2002, but did not Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Presi- and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and raised in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. seek re-election in 2006. During his dent Obama is a graduate of Co- the Tax Relief, Unemployment In- Beginning in 1966, he spent 30 term he presided over the elimination lumbia University and Harvard surance Reauthorization, and Job months in France as a Mormon mis- of a projected $3-billion deficit Law School, where he was presi- Creation Act of 2010 in response sionary. In 1969, he married Ann through a combination of spending dent of the Harvard Law Review. to the 2007–2009 recession in the Davies, and the couple had five chil- cuts, increased fees, and removal of He was a community organizer in United States. Other major domes- dren together. In 1971, he earned a corporate tax loopholes. He helped Chicago before earning his law tic policy initiatives include the Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young develop, and signed into law, the degree. He worked as a civil rights Patient Protection and Affordable University and, in 1975, a joint Juris Massachusetts health care reform leg- attorney in Chicago and taught con- Care Act, the Dodd–Frank Wall Doctor and Master of Business Ad- islation. The first of its kind in the stitutional law at the University of Street Reform and Consumer Pro- ministration from Harvard Univer- nation, it provided near-universal Chicago Law School from 1992 to tection Act, the Don’t Ask, Don’t sity. health insurance access via state-level 2004. He served three terms repre- Tell Repeal Act of 2010, and the Mr. Romney entered the manage- subsidies and individual mandates to senting the 13th District in the Illi- Budget Control Act of 2011. In ment consulting industry, and in 1977 purchase insurance. nois state Senate from 1997 to President Barack Obama (D) foreign policy, President Obama secured a position at Bain & Com- Mitt Romney (R) Mr. Romney ran for the Republi- 2004, running unsuccessfully for ended U.S. military involvement pany. He later serving as its chief can nomination in the 2008 U.S. presi- the United States House of Repre- election in November 2004, serv- in the Iraq War, increased troop executive officer. In 1984, he co- as bishop of his ward and later stake dential election, winning several pri- sentatives in 2000. ing until his resignation follow- levels in Afghanistan, signed the founded and led the spin-off com- president in his home area near Bos- maries and caucuses, but losing the Several events brought Mr. ing his 2008 presidential election New START arms control treaty pany, Bain Capital, a private equity ton. He ran as the Republican candi- nomination to U.S. Senator John Obama to national attention dur- victory over U.S. Senator from with Russia, ordered U.S. military investment firm that became one of date in the 1994 U.S. Senate election McCain. He sought the GOP nomi- ing his campaign to represent the New York State, Hillary Rodham involvement in Libya, and ordered the largest such firms in the nation. in Massachusetts, losing to long-time nation again and in May 2012, he had State of Illinois in the United Clinton. In the 2008 presidential the military operation that resulted His net worth is estimated at $190 to incumbent Ted Kennedy. In 1999, he won enough caucuses and primaries States Senate in 2004, including election, he defeated Republican in the death of Osama bin Laden. 250 million, wealth that helped fund was hired as president and chief ex- to become the party’s presumptive his victory in the March 2004 Illi- nominee John McCain, and was In May 2012, he became the first his political campaigns prior to 2012. ecutive officer of the Salt Lake Orga- nominee, and on August 28, Repub- nois Democratic Primary Election inaugurated as president on Janu- sitting U.S. president to publicly Active in The Church of Jesus nizing Committee for the 2002 Win- lican National Convention made him and his keynote address at the ary 20, 2009. Nine months later, support legalizing same-sex mar- Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served ter Olympics. The visibility he gained the official nominee. Democratic National Convention he was named the 2009 Nobel riage. in July 2004. He won the Senate Peace Prize laureate. In April Paul Ryan — Vice-President Joe Biden — Vice-President Wisconsin Republican Congress- and is a senior member of the House man Paul Ryan was born on January Ways and Means Committee. Since Joseph Biden was born Novem- 36 years, Senator Biden was chair- 29, 1970 in Janesville, He is a fifth- President Barack Obama took office ber 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pa., the man or ranking member of the Sen- generation Wisconsin native. in 2008, Ryan has criticized several first of four siblings. In 1953, the ate Judiciary Committee for 17 He has been serving as the U.S. of Obama’s policies and spending Biden family moved from Pennsyl- years and was chairman or ranking representative of Wisconsin’s First plans, including the 2012-13 federal vania to Claymont, Del. He gradu- member of the Senate Foreign Re- Congressional District since 1999 and budget proposal. ated from the University of Dela- lations Committee. He was the long- currently chairs the House Budget He and wife, Janna Little, a native ware and Syracuse Law School and est-serving United States Senaor in Committee and is a member of the Oklahoman who became a well- served on the New Castle County Delaware history. House Ways and Means Committee, known corporate lobbyist in Wash- Council. Then, at age 29, he be- As Vice-President, he has focused which has jurisdiction over tax policy, ington, D.C. came one of the youngest people on the issues of college affordability Social Security, health care and trade The Ryans reside in Janesville ever elected to the United States and American manufacturing laws. with their three children, Liza, Charlie Senate. growth, and also helped secure the He became interested in govern- and Sam. Just weeks after the election, trag- Senate’s approval of the New ment after reading several novels by edy struck the Biden family, when START nuclear arms reduction Ayn Rand. Reading is Good For You Biden’s wife, Neilia, and their one- treaty with Russia. He has traveled His father, Paul Ryan Sr., worked year old daughter, Naomi, were to more than two dozen countries as an attorney, and his mother, Betty killed and their two young sons as Vice-President. Ryan, was a stay-at-home mom. Paul Ryan (R) critically injured in an auto acci- After graduating from Miami Uni- dent. Vice-President Joe Biden (D) versity in Ohio with a degree in eco- and later for Senator Sam Brownback In 1977, Vice-President Biden Probitas Verus Honos nomics and political science in 1992, and New York Republican Represen- married Jill Jacobs, an educator who Rep. Ryan began working as a mar- tative Jack Kemp. currently teaches at a Washington, As a Senator from Delaware for keting consultant for a family-run In 1998, at age 28, Mr. Ryan was D.C.-area community college. The branch of a Wisconsin construction elected to the U.S. House of Repre- Vice-President has three children: See it all on the web in color . . . company. He entered politics a few sentatives. In addition to continuing Beau, Hunter, and Ashley and five years later, working as a legislative to serve in that position, he currently goleader.com/subscribe grandchildren. www.goleader.com aide for U.S. Senator Bob Kasten, chairs the House Budget Committee, A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 1, 2012 Page 11 United States Senate New Jersey Congress Dist. 7 New Jersey Congress Dist. 12

Joseph Kyrillos, Republican Candidate for U.S. Senate Rep. Leonard Lance, Candidate for Congress, District 7 Rush Holt, Candidate for Congress, District 12 Joe Kyrillos’ grandparents immi- Incentive program and other eco- Rep. Leonard Lance was elected to out voter approval. In 2004, he suc- Rep. Rush Holt has represented Cen- sil fuels. From 2007 to 2010, he was grated to this country to secure a nomic incentives. He’s also fought to the United States House of Repre- cessfully sued Governor James tral New Jersey in Congress since 1999. chairman of the Select Intelligence bright future for their children. His limit sprawling development on New sentatives in November 2008 and re- McGreevey on the issue before the He is a resident of Hopewell Township. Oversight Panel. grandfather worked as a tool and die Jersey beaches and to implement the elected to a second term on Novem- state Supreme Court and in 2008 Born in West Virginia, his father was He is co-chair of the Research and maker at Thomas Edison’s New Jersey School Re- ber 2, 2010 to represent New Jersey’s New Jersey voters approved the the youngest person ever elected to the Development Caucus, and sits on Con- factory in West Orange. His port Card and other edu- 7th Congressional District. The 7th “Lance Amendment” to the State U.S. Senate, at age 29. His mother gressional caucuses concerning father was a family doctor cation reforms. Congressional District in- Constitution, which re- served as secretary of state Children’s Environmental and worked out of their Mr. Kyrillos has served cludes parts of Hunterdon, quires all future borrow- of West Virginia and was Health, Renewable Energy, house and still sees patients on a number of boards Middlesex, Somerset and ing to be approved by the the first woman to hold Sustainable Development, today at age 82. and commissions includ- Union Counties. voters. that position. Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Bio- The candidate began his ing the American Council Prior to coming to Con- He is the third genera- Rep. Holt earned his medical Research, Internet, career of public service of Young Political Lead- gress, Mr. Lance served as tion of his family to serve Bachelor of Arts in Phys- Community College, Farm- when he successfully ran ers, Bayshore Senior Day a member of the New Jer- in the New Jersey State ics from Carleton College land Protection, Human for the New Jersey Gen- Center, Count Basie The- sey State Senate beginning Legislature, following his in Minnesota and com- Rights, and a Women’s eral Assembly in 1987. atre, Monmouth County in 2002, where he repre- great-uncle, H. Kiefer pleted his Master’s and Right to Choose. Rep. Holt After two terms, he was Historical Association, sented the 23rd Legisla- Lance, and his father, Ph.D. at New York Uni- is also a member of the New elected to the state Senate Sen. Joseph Kyrillos New Jersey Historical So- tive District. He held the Wesley L. Lance. versity. From 1989 until Democrat Coalition and a where he has served since (R) ciety, Prevention First, position of minority leader Born in 1952 and he launched his 1998 con- member and vice-chairman 1992. During his time in Rainbow Foundation, and of the Senate from 2004 to Rep. Leonard Lance raised in Hunterdon gressional campaign, Rep. of the Sustainable Energy the Legislature, Mr. Kyrillos has voted the Two River Theatre Company. 2008. (R) County, Rep. Lance at- Holt was assistant direc- Rep. Rush Holt (D) and Environment Coalition. repeatedly to cut income, sales and He graduated from Hobart College Mr. Lance was sworn in tended North Hunterdon tor of the Princeton Plasma Rep. Holt has won sev- property taxes. He served as state and holds a master’s degree from the as a member of Congress on January Regional High School. He received Physics Laboratory, the largest research eral significant victories in Washing- Republican chairman from 2001 to Boston University. He is a profes- 6, 2009 and was appointed to the his bachelor’s degree from Lehigh facility of Princeton University and the ton. He helped secure more than $700 2004. He serves on the Senate Eco- sional commercial real estate broker House Financial Services Commit- University and holds a law degree largest center for research in alternative million in new federal funding for sci- nomic Growth, Judiciary and Legis- with Colliers International. He and tee. In 2011, he left the House Finan- from Vanderbilt University and a energy in New Jersey. He has con- ence and technology research. As a lative Oversight Committees and on his, Susan, and their two children cial Services Committee and has been master’s degree from the Woodrow ducted extensive research on alterna- member of the House Committee on the Legislative Services Commission. live in Middletown, Monmouth appointed to the House Energy and Wilson School of Public and Interna- tive energy and has his own patent for Education and Labor, he helped write He sponsored the state’s Business County. Commerce Committee. tional Affairs of Princeton Univer- a solar energy device. the College Cost Reduction Act, the Before his election to the State sity. Rep. Holt serves on the House Com- largest college aid expansion since the Robert Menendez, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate Senate Lance served in the New Jer- He is married to Heidi A. Rohrbach mittee on Education and the Workforce GI Bill which cuts student loan interest Robert portation and Community Develop- sey General Assembly for 11 years, and they have a son, Peter Frank, a and the Committee on Natural Re- rates in half, increases individual Pell Menendez ment; and the Foreign Relations from 1991 to 2002, where he chaired recent graduate of the University of sources, where he serves as the ranking Grant amounts by $1,090 over five grew up the Subcommittee on Western Hemi- the budget committee. As a member Wisconsin. The Lances reside in member on the Subcommittee on En- years, and forgives loans for graduates son of immi- sphere, Peace Corps, and Global of the State Legislature, Mr. Lance Clinton Township, Hunterdon County ergy and Mineral Resources helping to who provide 10 years of public service. grants in a Narcotics Affairs. led the fight against borrowing with- with Fritz, the family’s 100-pound develop a long-term strategy to de- Rep. Holt is married to Margaret tenement yellow Labrador retriever. crease the nation’s dependence on fos- Lancefield, a physician and medical building in director of the Princeton charity care Union City Upendra Chivukula, Candidate for Congress, District 7 clinic. They have three grown children and has risen Upendra Chivukula has served in in 1996, 2000, and 2008, and was an and seven grandchildren. to become the New Jersey General Assembly since alternate delegate in 2004. Eric A. Beck, Candidate for one of 100 2002, where he represents Mr. Chivukula was one Congress, District 12 Sen. Bob Menendez United the 17th Legislative Dis- of New Jersey’s presiden- (D) Eric A. States Sena- trict. tial electors casting the Beck owns tors. In 2001, Mr. Chivukula state’s Electoral College Masters He first entered public service as a became the first Indian- votes after the 2004 presi- USA, a 19-year-old college student when American elected to the dential election. New manage- he launched a successful petition New Jersey General As- Jersey’s electors cast their ment con- drive to reform his local school sembly. He serves as chair- ballots on December 13, sulting board. He has served as a school man of the Assembly Tele- 2004 in the State House firm that board member, a mayor and a state communications and Utili- Annex in Trenton, where assists legislator. As a Congressman, he rose ties Committee and as a all 15 votes were cast for businesses to become the third-highest ranking member of the Appropria- the Democratic Party can- and gov- Democrat in the U.S. House of Rep- tions Committee. Asm. Upendra didate John Kerry. ernment resentatives. He represented New Assemblyman Chirukula (D) Mr. Chivukula received Eric Beck (R) entities in Jersey’s 13th Congressional District Chivukula served on the a Bachelor of Science in achieving operational resiliency and from 1993 to 2006. Prior to that, he Franklin Township Council from 1997 Electrical Engineering in Electrical protecting jobs after disaster events. was mayor of Union City from 1986 until his election to the Assembly. He Engineering from Guindy Engineer- Prior to founding Risk Masters, he to 1992, a state Assemblyman from was mayor in 2000. He was appointed ing College (now part of Anna Univer- served as a senior manager at the 1988 to 1992, and a state Senator by then Governor James Florio to be a sity) and a Master of Science in Electri- business continuity management from 1992-1992. public member of the New Jersey State cal Engineering (M.E.E.) in Electrical practice for Deloitte & Touche. After being elected to the U.S. Board of Social Work Examiners, where Engineering degree from City College He served as the New Jersey State Senate in 2006, he was soon ap- he served from 1994 to 1997. of New York. 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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LEADING FROM START TO FINISH…Blue Devil Matt Luppino, left, keeps ahead of Summit’s Leland Jones, right, coming over the hill at Warinanco Park. Luppino led from start to finish and crossed in 16:06. LUPPINO TAKES 1ST IN 16:06, COUGAR FEENEY 3RD Blue Devil XC Boys Capture Fourth Straight UCT Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN Warinanco Park in Roselle on Octo- led from start to finish to easily win Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ber 24. the county individual title with a per- Checking out the results of the In the conference meet, Jones eas- sonal-record (PR) time of 16:06, eight Union County Conference races held ily won the Mountain Division with a seconds ahead of Jones, who crossed on October 16, Summit’s Leland time of 16:31, which was 14 seconds second in 16:14. Jones could have been expected to be better than Westfield Blue Devil jun- “The conference was a big race, the best bet to win the individual title ior Matt Luppino, who won the but I wasn’t running for time. I was Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times at the Union County Championships Watchung Division at 16:45. But running for the team. Today, the word UNION COUNTY TOURNAMENT CHAMPS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider boys defeated Governor Livingston, 5-2, to claim their 16th Union County Tournament title and Coach Tom Breznitsky’s 14th. held on the 3.19-mile course at Luppino turned on the burners and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 SCAGLIONE, SWEENEY RULE ‘D’; SHAK 236YDs, 3 TDs Blue Devil Gridders ‘Blitz’ Bridgewater Panthers, 37-21 Sports MAKE A FAMILY Open By DAVID B. CORBIN corded another eight-yards sack then Early in the third quarter safety Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times forced Stires to intentionally ground Holden Ehrhart recorded an inter- Junior linemen Chris Sweeney and the ball in his end zone, which re- ception at the Westfield 33-yard line. House Joe Scaglione led a second-half blitz sulted in a safety with 4:47 remain- Anderson recorded a 12-yard quar- PLAY DATE that sent quarterback Donny Stires to ing. terback sack as time ran out. the turf on several occasions en route “Chris and Joe were great. We “We were even in turnovers. I think to a 37-21 Westfield High School moved Chris over to defensive end a we had one more than they. We go in Saturday victory over 4-4 Bridgewater-Raritan couple of weeks ago. He’s really start- 21-21 in the first half, so it was 0-0. on the Blue Devils’ final regular- ing to come into his own,” Blue Devil We shut them out in the second half. November 3 season home game at Gary Kehler Head Coach Jim DeSarno said. That’s something we didn’t do all Stadium in Westfield on October 27. “That’s what we are made to do. year. This was our first fourth-quar- 1:45-3:45PM The vicious 1-2 punch of Scaglione Chris and I worked together. We shut ter full effort. It was a great day for and Sweeney, with additional pres- down the weak side. We had pres- the seniors,” Coach DeSarno said. sure from linebackers Nick LaFace sure. They couldn’t stop us. That’s Blue Devil running back Shakiyl FREE and Jack Simcox and linemen Tom how Westfield plays defense. That’s Glasco had his best day by far, rush- Anderson, Brenton Harries and David how we did it last year and the year ing 41 times for 236 yards, including MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL community Join the Y on November 3 and we will waive the Joiner’s Fee ($150 value) event! Must not have been a full facility member for last 60 days. Financial assistance is available.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times RUNNING IN A TIGHT PACK…Cranford Cougar Connor McMahon, left, and Blue Devil Kevin Smith, right, run in a tight pack at the Union County cross-country meet at Warinanco Park in Roselle. Blue Devil XC Boys Capture UCT Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 was ‘go out and pound it’, so we went “Jordan Price [New Providence – conference, I went in and I might out there. We had a very tight pack. seventh at 16:39], a freshman, and he have over thought the race before- We did well for ourselves,” Luppino [Jones] were with me the first mile. hand. Today was more so about place said. So I figured that if I stayed with them, than about time. I really wasn’t think- That pounding also led the Blue I would do well then on the third mile, ing about it. I knew the race would go Devil boys to their fourth straight I could pick it up and bring it in. I will fast, so I kind of just went with the Union County Championship title see if they can stay with me. He flow, then from there hung on as with a total of 38 to outrun Union [Jones] told me after the race he was much as I could,” Feeney explained. Catholic at 81. Summit took third at cramping a little bit, so I was able to SPF Raiders Alex Livernois fin- 101, followed closely by Cranford at pull away on that hill,” Luppino, who ished 21st at 17:15 and Joe Dauback 103. Oratory (157), Elizabeth (169), knocked 40 seconds off his PR time, finished 31st at 17:34. Governor Livingston (170), New explained. The Blue Devils swept all 10 top Providence (203), Scotch Plains- Cranford Cougar Tom Feeney also places in the JV race to total 15, ahead Fanwood (216) and Rahway (276) had a PR time of 16:33 to finish third. of Summit with 61. Cranford placed finished out the remaining top-10. Teammate Connor McMahon fin- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times fifth with 130 total. Jason Colasanti MAKING THE RECEPTION…Blue Devil Dylan Elliott, No. 10, makes the reception and begins to run away from Panther Blue Devil Rob Marczydlo finished ished 14th at 16:51. Brendan Donovan took top honors at 17:08, followed by Mike Pennella, No. 13. eighth at 16:39, while teammates finished 22nd at 17:21 and Tom Philip Dalton Herzog at 17:14, Jimmy Jin at Philip Edwards (16:47), Dan Luzzi crossed 30th at 17:33. 17:18, Patrick Terry at 17:33 and (16:48) and Mike Reilly (16:49) fin- “It was a really tough race with this Westfield answered with 7:55 left in Panther 25 set up the Blue Devils next kids here, no matter what people say, Andrew Stockwell at 17:35. Ryan the half when Glasco capped a nine- TD. Two plays later, Glasco, once no matter what the score is, no matter ished 11-12-13. Kevin Smith crossed field. I wouldn’t have run that fast in Siegel finished sixth at 17:37, fol- 15th at 16:53 and John Campbell a field that wasn’t that fast. We al- play, 48-yard march with his one- again, received great blocking and what our record is, we are going to lowed by William Chandler at 17:54, yard TD. With 4:15 on the clock, scooted towards the left pylon, 21 fight to win. We want to win for each finished 19th at 17:05. ways knew we could run in the 16:30s Connor Swingle at 17:55, Matt Russo “The game plan last week was to and Luppino didn’t run that fast in the Panther running back Mike Pennella yards for the score. Kane had a three- other, not just for our selves,” Sweeney at 18:00 and Gideon Lee at 18:01. capped a nine-play, 63-yard drive with yard reception for the two-point con- said. run a controlled effort, run 16:50. conference, but Westfield always has In the Frosh race, Blue Devil An- Matt ran 16:46. Dan Luzzi was 47. a run-like-a-team there. I thought he his two-yard TD run. The point after version to up the lead to 35-21. “You lose your first six games it’s thony Scalia finished fourth at 12:47. failed. Then with six second left in “I felt that last couple of weeks our easy to pack it in. It’s a credit to our Mike Reilly was 51. That was the was the favorite going in. It wasn’t Alex Hall crossed sixth at 12:55, Alex game plan. This week there was a too surprising. I would have liked to the half, Chris Carter’s one-yard TD line was blocking was better. We team. It’s a credit to our seniors,” Campbell took eighth at 12:59 and reception capped an 11-play, 52-yard found something and we stuck with Coach DeSarno said. different game plan to just go and just have been in there a little bit closer, Mike Masciale finished 10th at 13:01. go out and pressure other guys and but I can’t complain about that race. drive. Pennella ran in the two-point it. We kept it simple. We told them the BrH2O-Raritan 7 14 0 0 21 “It’s a momentum builder. Last conversion to knot the score. game was going to be won up front, hang with them. We knew Matt was The guys around me like Price and week was a controlled effort. But Westfield 14 7 6 10 37 faster than the 46 that he ran. So we [Matt] Boscia [Roselle Catholic] re- Late in the third quarter, the Blue and it was,” Coach DeSarno said. controlled efforts are not going to Devils’ defense forced the Panthers The safety came one minute later, said, ‘Know what! Go for it!’ Let the ally pushed me,” Feeney said. win the next couple of weeks. The big Probitas Verus Honos chips fall if you feel good. It was fast. Last week Feeney crossed second to punt from their own end zone. and the Blue Devils settled for a run- thing is we are looking forward to the Sophomore Matt Catanzaro caught ning game to run out the clock. It was like 5:05 at the mile and 10:05 in his division at 16:50, behind Jones, sectional meet next Saturday and the at two. He was ready to roll. He was so he did enter this race with a slightly Group 4 meet the following week. training really well,” Blue Devil Head different philosophy. You got to be on your game, and you Coach Chris Tafelski said. “This week, I didn’t have much of got to be building up from here. You a strategy, because last week at the Raiders Rip GL, 5-2, for UCT Soccer Title PUBLIC NOTICE got to be prepared to go, because the competition is going to get electric,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE Coach Tafelski said. CHANCERY DIVISION coached through an awful lot of them charged and blasted a wicked shot ers’ defense moving backwards and UNION COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE and the title is for the kids. I’m very DOCKET NO. F-8763-12 CHANCERY DIVISION into the upper right hand corner with created the spaces to make runs. Open- FILE NO. 14414-12 UNION COUNTY TOWN OF WESTFIELD happy for them,” said Coach just 15 seconds off the clock. ing it up they did, as Christian Zazzali DOCKET NO. F-10819-11 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Breznitsky. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT “It’s good to get that early lead. It chipped the ball to Rodriguez posi- FILE NO. 13628-11 The Board of Adjustment of the Town of The Raiders had an 8-5 edge on set the tone for the game and really tioned in front of the net. Rodrigues (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: NOTICE TO REDEEM Westfield, New Jersey will meet on shots, six in the first half, including DEBORAH BROOKS; gave us that momentum, and it put the zinged a header over the helpless Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in the US BANK CUST FOR CCTS shots from Leischner, Rodriguez, pressure on them immediately,” said Highlander keeper to make the score YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND Council Chambers at the Municipal Build- CAPITAL, LLC; PLAINTIFF Wahtuse, Conor Kelly, co-captain REQUIRED to serve upon PELLEGRINO ing, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Leischner. 2-0. VS. MOLLY A. JACKSON, AND FELDSTEIN, LLC, plaintiff’s attor- Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider Morgan Ellman and Francisco Chin- The 15-4-1 Highlanders threatened With one minute left in the first HER HEIRS, DEVISEES AND neys, whose address is 290 Route 46 the following Application for UBS, 109 North chilla. The Raiders had two corner PERSONAL REPRESENTA- to tie the game when a shot from half, Rodriguez booted the ball to West, Denville, New Jersey, an Answer to Avenue West, Block 3103, Lot 12, Vari- TIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR kicks in the first half and three in the Julian Light narrowly missed the tar- Wahtuse about eight feet in front of the Complaint filed in a Civil Action, in ances as follows: OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- second half. Raider keeper Dan which US BANK CUST FOR PRO CAPI- Section 16.04E – Permits one sign at get, bouncing off the top of the cross- the goal. Wahtuse ripped the corner SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND TAL I, LLC is the plaintiff and BRUCE the main public entrance. The Applicant Korduba registered five saves and bar. of the net, upping the lead to 3-0. INTEREST; AARON JACK- BRANCH, ET ALS; are defendants, pend- (UBS) is proposing a new wall sign (44.5 Highlander goalie Jacob Topar re- SON; FRACESCA JACKSON, The Raiders offensive thrust kept In the second half, the Highlanders ing in the Superior Court of New Jersey, inches by 116.5 inches) on the building’s WIFE OF AARON JACKSON; corded eight saves. the ball moving, kept the Highland- got on the scoreboard in the 68th Chancery Division, UNION County and south elevation to be located between the JAN L JACKSON; VALLEY The Raiders quickly charged into bearing Docket No. F-8763-12 within thirty- second and third floor levels. minute when Light triggered a shot NATIONAL BANK; PASSAIC See it all on the web in color . . . five (35) days after November 1, 2012 Section 16.04E – permits one sign at the Highlander territory on the opening that blistered the upper right hand COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL exclusive of such date. If you fail to answer main public entrance. The Applicant (UBS) whistle. Vincenzo Bianco moved the www.goleader.com SERVICES; ESSEX CO BD side of the net. The Raiders’ fourth or appear in accordance with Rule 4:4-6, proposes to replace and enlarge an exist- SOCIAL SERVS A/K/A ESSEX ball and crossed towards the top of goal came one minute later when Judgment by Default may be rendered ing sign on the building’s east elevation at COUNTY WELFARE; CITY OF the penalty area. Midfielder Leischner against you for relief demanded in the the third floor level which sign was permit- Reading is Good For You Stripling broke loose down the middle CLIFTON; CARDIOLOGY DI- Complaint. You shall file your Answer and ted by a variance granted by the Planning and ripped the net to extend the lead AGNOSTIC ASSOCIATES, Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk Board of the Town of Westfield at its meet- PUBLIC NOTICE P.A.; BUTTONWOOD HOSPI- to 4-1. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, ing on January 14, 1999. The sign ap- TAL; ANN KLEIN FORENSIC BOROUGH OF FANWOOD The Highlanders narrowed the lead Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Tren- proved by the Planning Board in 1999 was CENTER; CAPITAL ONE PLANNING BOARD ton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance 4 feet by 8 feet. Although the sign that the to 4-2 when Michael Bamundo fired BANK, ON BEHALF OF FCNB; with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- Board approved in 1999 had the same Please take notice that on November 28, the ball past the keeper. Three min- STATE OF NEW JERSEY; dure. dimensions of the sign now being pro- 2012 at 7:30 PM at the Fanwood Borough DEFENDANT(S) utes later, Rubin added emphasis as You are further advised that if you are posed, the sign that was installed after the Hall, located at 75 North Martine Avenue, he faked out a defender and fired the unable to obtain an attorney you may com- TO: MOLLY A. JACKSON, HER HEIRS, Board’s variance grant of 1999 was a Fanwood, New Jersey, the Planning Board municate with the Lawyer Referral Service DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRE- smaller sign with dimensions of 18 inches will hold a hearing on the application of the ball past the diving keeper to close of the County of Venue and that if you SENTATIVES AND HIS, HER, THEIR OR by 61.5 inches and the installation of the undersigned. The property in question is the scoring. cannot afford an attorney, you may com- ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN larger replacement sign (44.5 inches by located at: 1040 Hetfield Avenue, Fanwood, goleader.com/subscribe Gov. Livingston 3 2 5 municate with the Legal Services Office of RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST; 116.5 inches) would now require a new New Jersey, also known as Block 77 Lot Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0 2 2 the County of Venue. The telephone num- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order variance be granted. 27.01 and 27.02, as shown on the Fanwood ber of such agencies are as follows: Law- made on October 23, 2012, the Superior Section 16.04E - Permits one sign at the Tax Map, owned by Richard Hoffman. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE yer Referral Service 908-353-4715 - Legal Court Fixed December 7, 2012 between main public entrance. The Applicant pro- The applicant requests footing for future Services Office 908-354-4340. the hours of nine o’clock in the forenoon poses twelve parking signs (four on the bathroom which is in violation of: NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THE ACTION has been instituted for the and four o’clock in the afternoon, prevail- south elevation and eight on the west Section 184-114 of the Fanwood Land DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT, BUREAU OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES purpose of foreclosing the following tax ing time, at the office of the Tax Collector of elevation). Per Section 16.04Q1 of the Use Code. Variance Requested: Side yard 1035 PARKWAY AVENUE, PO BOX 600 sale certificate: PLAINFIELD, located at 515 WATCHUNG Land Use Ordinance, the necessity for setback variance; Permitted: 10 feet; TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08625 1. A certain tax certificate 10-383, sold AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY such signs and the number of such signs Present: 3.74 feet; Proposed: 3.74 feet. Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received via the Internet until 10:00:59 on 12/2/2009, dated 12/2/2009, and was 07060, as the time and place when and shall be decided by The Board of Adjust- Section 184-114 of the Fanwood Land A.M. on 11/20/12, downloaded, and publicly opened and read, from Bidders classified recorded on 2/9/2010 in Book 12862 at where you may pay to the plaintiff the ment or Planning Board, as the case may Use Code. Variance Requested: Front yard under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.1 et seq.; in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Page 598, made by MARIA GLAVAN, amount so found due for principal and be. setback - Hetfield; Permitted: 30 feet; Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, Collector of Taxes of PLAINFIELD, and interest on its certificate of tax sale as Section 16.04E – Permits one sign at the Present: 9.03 feet; Proposed: 9.03 feet. New Jersey 08625; for: State of New Jersey to US BANK CUST follows: main public entrance. The Applicant (UBS Section 184-134 of the Fanwood Land Maintenance Drainage, Cleaning, Video and Repair Contract, North – 2013; FOR PRO CAPITAL I, LLC and subse- LOT 14 BLOCK 218 on the tax duplicate and Verizon) which to retain parking space Use Code. Variance Requested: Multiple Various Locations, North Region, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, quently assigned to plaintiff, US BANK of PLAINFIELD. Total amount required to pavement lettering that conveys informa- sheds; Permitted: 1; Present: 2; Proposed: Sussex, Union & Warren Counties; 100% State; DP No: 12446 CUST FOR PRO CAPITAL I, LLC. This redeem tax sale certificate no. 10-149 is tion regarding who is permitted to park in 2. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, c. 127 N.J.A.C 17:27. covers real estate located in PLAINFIELD, $31,412.98, together with interest from the spaces. The identification signs on the Section 184-134 of the Fanwood Land The awarded bidder must provide a completed Contractor Certification and Disclosure County of UNION, and State of New Jer- July 31, 2012 and costs of $1,605.36. pavement (meaning either Verizon or UBS Use Code. Variance Requested: Multiple of Political Contribution Form(s) according to both P.L 2205, C.51 and Executive Order sey, known as LOT 21 BLOCK 528 as And that unless, at the same time and and the parking space number) fall under sheds - 160 combined; Permitted: 100 No. 117 within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Executive Order No: 117 is shown on the Tax Assessment Map and place, you or one of you redeem by paying the provision of Section 16.04Q1 of the square feet; Present: 160 square feet com- effective on November 15, 2008. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, all bidders must be Tax Map duplicate of PLAINFIELD and the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, Land Use Ordinance which reads as fol- bined/80 each; Proposed: 160 square feet registered with the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue, Business concerns premises commonly known as then you, and each of you shall be de- lows: combined/80 each. Registration, as of the date of bids. The awarded bidder must provide proof of valid 808 - 12 SHERMAN AVENUE, barred and foreclosed of and from all right (1) Signs in parking and loading areas The applicant will also seek such other business registration within fourteen (14) days from the award date. Pursuant to the PLAINFIELD, New Jersey. and equity of redemption of, in and to the on the same lot as principal use. The relief as may be determined necessary at “Public Works Contractor Registration Act”, N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.48 et seq. (P.L. 2003, c. YOU, DEBORAH BROOKS, are made lands and premises above set out and Board of Adjustment shall decide on the the public hearing based upon review of 91), all bidders must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of party defendant to the above foreclosure described in the complaint and every part necessity for such signs and the number the application or amendment(s) to the Wage and Hour Compliance, at the time of bid. The awarded bidder must provide proof action because on August 17, 1995, a thereof, and that the plaintiff be vested with required. No such signs shall be larger application. of PWCR within fourteen (14) days from the award date. child support judgment was entered in the an absolute and indefeasible estate of than 1 ½ square feet in area. The file pertaining to this application is The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 Superior Court of New Jersey, Union inheritance in fee simple in said lands and (2) The signs on the poles require a available for public inspection during nor- U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the County, by Deborah Brooks against Gerald premises. Variance to remain pursuant to Section mal business hours (8 AM - 4 PM, Monday Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to Highsmith. Said judgment was entered as Anything to the contrary notwithstand- 16.04Q1. through Friday) from the Secretary of the submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on Judgment No. J-272567-1995, ing, redemption shall be permitted up until Anyone interested in this Application Planning Board at the Administration Of- the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award. CS80496419A. Said judgment is subordi- the entry of final judgment including the may appear and be heard on November fice of the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid nate to the Plaintiff’s lien. whole of the last date upon which judg- 14, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Cham- Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe DATED: October 25, 2012 ment is entered. bers. Anyone interested in reviewing the Any interested party may appear at said follow the instructions on the website. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans Jennifer M. Perez, Clerk Michael G. Pellegrino, Esq. plans and application on file in the office of hearing and participate therein in accor- and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly of the Superior Court of New Jersey Attorney for Plaintiff the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue dance with the rules of the Fanwood Plan- payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. PELLEGRINO & FELDSTEIN, L.L.C. West, Westfield, New Jersey may review ning Board. (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our Design Field Offices at the Denville Law Center Denville Law Center said plans Monday through Friday from Applicant: following locations: 290 Route 46 West 290 Route 46 West 8:30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Richard Hoffman 200 Stierli Court One Executive Campus Rt 70 West Denville, New Jersey 07834 Denville, New Jersey 07834 JAMES B. FLYNN 1040 Hetfield Avenue Mt. Arlington, New Jersey 07856 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 (973) 586-2300 (973) 586-2300 Attorney for Applicant Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 07076 973-601-6690 856-486-6623 1 T - 11/1/12, The Leader Fee: $67.32 1 T - 11/1/12, The Leader Fee: $65.79 1 T - 11/1/12, The Leader Fee: $64.26 1 T - 11/1/12, The Leader Fee: $44.37 3 T - 11/1/12, 11/8/12 and 11/15/12, The Leader Fee: $201.96 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 1, 2012 Page 15

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times STAYING NECK-AND-NECK…Blue Devils Meghan O’Dwyer, left, and Gabby Stravach, center, stay neck-and-neck coming over the hill at the Union County cross-country meet. Stravach finished 11th and O’Dwyer finished 16th.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN Summit had an outstanding race. mit was a tough operation,” Blue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Their team time broke 20 flat, which Devil Head Coach Thom Hornish Summit was expected to win its is exceptional. But we did something said. fourth straight team title and did at we didn’t do in a long time. We aver- Cougar Katia Oltmann finished the Union County girls cross-coun- aged 20 minutes and 40 seconds. We 15th at 20:33, while teammates try Championships at Warinanco Park had five people under 21, and we Megan Power at 20:35 and Amanda in Roselle on October 24. The took a very honorable second place Bush at 20:37 finished 17-18. Julie Hilltoppers finished with a total of in the county. We were hoping to go Byrne finished 33rd at 21:23. SPF 30, but the Westfield High School for first, but we recognized that Sum- CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 girls made a good showing to finish second with a total of 87. The Cranford Cougars finished third at Blue Devils to Face Raiders 116, followed by Governor Livingston at 132 and Kent Place at 140. Scotch Plains-Fanwood placed For UCT Girls Soccer Title 10th at 278. Hilltopper Gillian McIlroy easily The second-seeded Westfield High half, Blue Devil junior Karli Sottung won her second straight individual School girls soccer team will face launched a corner kick into junior title, crossing the line at 19:20, well top-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood Gianna DeVito, who banged a header ahead of Elizabeth’s Esther Jean Louis for the Union County Tournament into the net. Just before the end of 854 STANDISH AVENUE,WESTFIELD at 19:41, Plainfield’s Caitlin Glynn at championship at Kean University in regulation, Hilltopper Holly Offered for $1,299,000 19:49 and Roselle’s D’Ne Florence Union on Saturday, November 3, at Confalone scored on a penalty kick Extensively renovated 11 room Center Hall Colonial in the “Gardens” section of Westfield. This home boasts 5 at 19:50. 7:30. to send the game to overtime. Bedrooms & 3.5 new Baths, formal Dining Room & Living Room w/fireplace, first floor Office & Family Room, The Lady Blue Devils, however, The 13-4-1 Lady Blue Devils de- The 15-2-1 Raiders took two over- new gourmet EIKitchen, Master Bedroom Suite w/luxurious Bath & WIC, 2nd floor laundry, new patio, hardwood ran in a tight pack and were led by feated the sixth-seeded Summit time periods to defeat the fourth- floors & central air. Gabby Stravach, who crossed 11th at Hilltoppers, 3-2, in overtime in their seeded 10-6-1 Cranford Cougars in 20:21. Meghan O’Dwyer finished semifinal round at A.L. Johnson High their semifinal game, 2-1, when se- 16th at 20:34. Elisabeth Neylan School in Clark on October 27. nior Christy Monroy fed senior Annie crossed 19th at 20:39. Anna Tanji Sophomore forward Lil Scott took a Canone, who ripped in the winner. finished 22nd at 20:51. Erica Fischer cross from senior forward Sarah Freer The Cougars score the first goal two took 24th at 20:56. Gabrielle Brennan and buried the ball into the minutes into the game when Hannah finished 26th at 21:03, followed by Hilltoppers’ net six minutes into the DeMars sank a corner kick. A few Kathleen McCutcheon at 21:11. first overtime to notch the victory. minutes into the second half, Raider “We had a very good performance Blue Devil forward Emily McBain senior Leah Salituro, on an assist here. We knew at the varsity level the and Hilltopper Stephanie Ford netted from senior Jessie Klein, evened the competition was going to be Summit. goals in the first half. In the second score.

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David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times IN A “ROYAL” SQUEEZE…Blue Devil senior forward Emily McBain, No. 24, finds herself wedged between two Oak Knoll Royals at Kehler Stadium on October 25. Westfield beat the Royals, 2-0. GREENSPAN, SOTTUNG NET GOALS; O’BRIEN ASST. Soccer Blue Devils Shut Out Oak Knoll Lady Royals, 2-0 10 ROUND HILL ROAD,SCOTCH PLAINS Offered for $569,000 By DAVID B. CORBIN Chambers made two saves in the first Four minutes later, Sottung was in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times half and Diedre Walsh made three a scramble with Oak Knoll defender Warm up to this sprawling Ranch situated on almost an acre of park-like property. Spacious and updated, it boasts “Senior Day” at Gary Kehler Sta- saves in the second half. Four of the Kerri Moran but got possession and an inviting, open floor plan. Vaulted ceilings, skylit foyer, hdwd floors, picture windows, brick fireplace, French dium worked out well for the Blue Devils shots in the first half slid drilled a shot from 30 yards out into doors to deck and patio and the serene yard backed by woodland are just a few its captivating features. Westfield High School girls soccer just outside the posts and out of the the upper back of the net. team that presented the visiting Oak reach of Chambers. “My teammate Alexandra Tinfow © 2012 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Knoll Lady Royals with a 2-0 defeat In just a little more than two min- played it to me. I turned and there the Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. in Westfield on October 25. utes after Loftus made her sliding defender stepped up. We started strug- Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Senior co-captain Caroline save, Greenspan received a right-to- gling for the ball. I managed to get Greenspan and junior center left cross from sophomore midfielder my left foot around it, touched it to midfielder Karli Sottung each netted Brianna O’Brien and ripped the ball the right and I looked up and took a COLDWELL BANKER first-half goals for the Lady Blue into the netting on the right side of the shot on goal,” Sottung explained. Devils, who totaled 10 respectable goal from about 20-yards out and The Blue Devils nearly added a RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE shots on goal – 7 in the first half. The with 24:40 left in the first half. third goal when junior midfielder Leia 6-9-1 Lady Royals managed one shot “She got the ball down the line, and Descalzi launched a laser that rico- [email protected] on goal in the first half and two more she cut it across to where I was. It was cheted off the crossbar with less than in the second half. kind of a volley that I hit near post a minute remaining in the first half. WWW.KIMHALEY.COM Blue Devil goalkeeper Kiera Loftus and the goalie couldn’t get there. It Throughout the game but espe- Kimberley A. Haley 209 Central Avenue made three saves, one a sliding grab was a great pass by Bri,” Greenspan cially in the first half the Blue Devils’ 908.301.2004 Westfield, NJ 07090 in the first half. Royal keeper Kate explained. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 908.233.5555 Page 16 Thursday, November 1, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION GREEN SCORES 2 TDs, DWYER TD, OBLACHINSKI TD Cougar Gridders Turn Back AL Johnson Crusaders, 29-3

By DAVID B. CORBIN fore halftime. numerous cracking hits but none more Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In the meantime, Cougar quarter- impressive than his crunch on Pecino Defensive stubbornness, especially back Reggie Green engineered an that forced him to take a play off on in the Red Zone, was the primary offence that totaled 101 rushing yards the sidelines, before returning to run concern of the Cranford High School on 18 carries in the first half and the Crusaders’ offense. Linebacker High School football team that added another 142 yards on 20 car- Matt DiMartino added a stunning yielded two Red Zone rushing touch- ries in the second half. Additionally, six-yard sack. Defensive back Kevin downs to 15th-ranked Ridge last Green completed six of eight pass Trotter recovered a Crusader fumble week, and it certainly worked out attempts for 75 yards, including a at the Cranford 40 that set up the with emphasis when the 6-2 Cougars five-yard touchdown (TD) pass to Cougars’ first TD. silenced the 5-2 A.L. Johnson Cru- John Oblachinski in the fourth quar- “They were clean hits. You got to saders, 29-3, in Clark on October 26. ter. have clean hits. Nothing dirty! All by The Cougars limited the Crusaders “Defense played great! Stopping the rules,” Diaz said. led by quarterback Lance Pecino to them near the goal on first drive and Green carried 18 times for 158 just 59 yards on the ground in the first only holding them to a field goal, so yards, including a 31-yard TD run in

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COMING AFTER THE BALL…Blue Devil senior Sarah Freer, left, closes in on Royal midfielder Ginny Whitman, No. 17. Blue Devils Shut Out Oak Knoll Royals, 2-0 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 midfield saw to it that the ball re- time. ing out strong really helped,” Sottung mained in the Royals turf. On the few “It’s a perfect time actually! It’s said. occasions that the Royals penetrated Senior Day, but I think we are defi- The Blue Devils did not take as Westfield territory, the Blue Devils’ nitely starting to click now. A lot of many shots on goal in the second half defense would quickly turn the direc- our possession really helped coming but did have the opportunity to rotate tion of the ball back into Royal turf, out. We played this team before and more of their reserves in-and-out of so it appeared that the Lady Blue they are a really great team to play. the action. Additionally, the Blue Devils were melding well at the right We know how they played, and com- Devils took four of their five game- total corner kicks in the half. The next step for the Blue Devils would be another showdown with the CALL AND ASK ABOUT Summit Hilltoppers in the Union County Tournament semifinal round OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS! at A.L. Johnson on October 27. “First time, we beat them 2-1, sec- ond time we lost 1-0. Saturday, we have to come out really focused and get super pumped, because Summit is a great team, but I think we can definitely beat them. We just have to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times play our game and take advantage of RUNNING BEHIND HIS BLOCKER…Cougar quarterback Reggie Green, No. 7, runs behind running back Bobby Bruns, the talent that we have, because we No. 13, in the game against the Crusaders. Green had two touchdowns in the 29-3 victory. have amazing talent,” Greenspan said. The winner would play the winner half and were even tougher in the our defense and Coach [Joe] Hubert the second quarter and a 26-yard TD of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood/ second half, yielding only 21 more did a great job this whole week, and run early in the fourth quarter. Run- Cranford game for the champion- rushing yards. The Cougars stuffed we came up big on defense,” Green ning back Jimmy Dwyer rushed 15 ship. the Crusaders on the Cranford 15 on said. times for 84 yards, including a three- Oak Knoll 0 0 0 their first drive and limited them to a “After the Ridge game, I got all my yard TD in the third quarter. Elegantly appointed 1- & 2-bedroom apartments include Westfield 1 1 2 27-yard field goal three seconds be- teammates together, and I made a Oblachinski had five receptions for full-size washer/dryer. Plus, clubhouse with heated pool, promise to them and I made a prom- 65 yards, and his five-yard TD recep- ise to God that we would win this tion came with 5:21 remaining when fitness center, cyber-library and activities director who plans WHS Ice Hockey Sets Fundraiser Raffle game. When I make a promise to God he grabbed Green’s pass in the right community events. Garages and storage units available. and my teammates, I don’t intend on side of the end zone. A fundraiser for the Westfield High the Wheel” driving lessons, a flat breaking that promise. Our team “Reggie had a good play there. He School ice hockey team will be held screen TV and more. 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© 2012 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Page 18 Thursday, November 1, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devils Finish Second at UC Girls X-C CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Raider Grace Kelly finished 34th at 21:09 as a team. We lost by the slim- Mennella crossed 10th at 16:21. 21:23. mest of margins, by one point to Rachel Hayden finished 13th at 21:40. The Blue Devil JV team also had a Summit. That’s always an object les- SPF Raider Becky Mehorter finished good showing to place second just son. We tell kids, ‘Remember! It’s ninth at 16:20. behind Summit, 27-28. Governor position. Always think that the per- “Our freshmen did exactly what we Livingston took third at 112, Cranford son in front of you can change the thought they could do. There’s an un- took fourth at 127 and Kent Place was outcome of a race’. In this case, that’s official title, but they won it. On top of fifth at 129. exactly what happened,” Coach that Julia Gretsky won the Union Blue Devil Johanna Mermer fin- Hornish said. County championship on her own. ished second at 20:40, followed by The Blue Devils placed four run- She ran a personal-best, and right be-

Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times STOPPING A BLUE STREAK…Raider linebacker Kevin Maxwell, No. 44, wraps his arms around a Blue Streak as lineman Anthony Tufaro, No. 57, closes in for the crunch in Scotch Plains on October 27. RICE NOTCHES SOLE TOUCHDOWN WITH 4-YD RUN Blue Streaks’ 2nd-Half, Roll Zaps Raider Gridders, 21-7

By FRED LECOMTE that was something that killed us. week, we need to bring our A game, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Offensively, we were stalled out; we we have heart and we’re better, we just GETTING OFF AT THE LINE…The Raider girls react at the start of the Union County cross-country meet at Warinanco Lots of penalties, interceptions and just could not get going,” Raider Head need to eliminate the mental errors.” Park in Roselle. mental lapses throughout the game Coach Jon Stack said. The Raiders attacked one last time, was the formula for disaster in the The Blue Streaks got rolling and driving from their 46, however two Charlie O’Brien at 20:57. Natalie ners in the top-10 in the Frosh race. hind her was Brooke Schaeffer and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School scored on their second series of the incomplete passes followed by an Marcotullio finished sixth at 21:17, Julia Gretsky took top honors with a Maggie Clarkson. That’s the future! football team’s 21-7 loss to the Blue first quarter when Mullen, on the interception with 2:28 left sealed the followed by Caroline Stocking at time of 14:17, followed by Brooke When you have a team of 104 people, Streaks of Warren Hills in Scotch ensuing kickoff, shed several Raider deal. 21:18. Jacqueline Napolitano finished Scheaffer at 14:33. Margaret Clarkson and it’s evenly distributed, the future Plains on October 27. tacklers and scooted around the left “I think we just underestimated the 10th at 21:31 and Katherine Seery finished fourth at 15:07. Raquel looks good,” Coach Hornish said. Warren Hills rolled off three touch- side for 78-yards into the end zone other team throughout the week and finished 12th at 21:37. downs (TD), 207-yards rushing and with 3:09 left. before the game. On the field, they “Our JVs had a great race. They ran 197-yards in the air. The Raiders were Situations, however, appeared bet- just dominated us in the passing limited to 163-yards on the ground ter for the Raiders when they stopped game,” said Thomas. Somerset Valley ‘Y’ Sinks and 97 in the air. the Blue Streaks and forced them to Warren Hills 7077 21 Probitas Verus Honos Senior Dein Rice accounted for 72 punt with six minutes left in the sec- Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 0700 7 yards on the ground on 12 carries, ond quarter. The Raiders took advan- Devilfish B Boys, 201-170 including a four-yard TD run, and tage of that situation rumbled to pay The Westfield Area “Y” Devilfish Ashlen Suen earned second in 50-fly. one reception for 12 yards. Sopho- dirt on four plays, ending with Rice’s SPF PAL B-C-D Teams Prep boys’ B swim team lost to Somerset Sebastian Tretter and Austin Chen more workhorse Emendo Thomas four-yard TD push into the end zone. Valley “Y” boys “White” team, 201- placed 1-3 in 50-back. carried eight times for 62 yards, John Murphy’s point after (PAT) was 170, on October 20. 13-14: Alex Prystupa placed sec- sophomore Kobe White had 29 yards good to tie the score at 7-7 with 29 For Super Bowl Plsayoffs 8U: John Veres and Will Dailey ond in the 200IM. Nick Bond touched rushing and one reception for 27 seconds left in the half. placed 1-2 (25-free.) Veres and Ben- third (100-free.) Prystupa and Evan yards. Wide receiver senior Robert In the third quarter, sloppy Raider Three Scotch Plains-Fanwood PAL win was sealed when Anthony Porter jamin Tretter touched 2-3 (25-breast.) Moore placed 1-3 in (100 Fly.) Steven Mrozek finished with three recep- defense allowed the Blue Streaks to football teams – B, C and D levels – hit Oslislo for a 40-yard TD pass in TJ Walsh and Leo Mangiamele placed Warren and Bond placed 2-3 (100- tions for 58 yards to lead the 4-4 put together a six play, 67-yard grind- will launch their bids to win Super the fourth quarter. Porter ran twice on 1-2 (25-fly.) breast.) Raiders. ing drive. Mixing their running plays Bowl championships when the New the conversions and Charlie Fugett 9-10: Aidan Fitzpatrick won 100IM 15-18: Noah Stiles and Mark Defensively, linebacker James nicely, the Blue Streaks finished off Jersey Suburban Youth Football kicked one PAT. with Zachary Willams finishing third. Trinkle placed 2-3 in the 200IM. Alec Kaiser contributed heavily with seven with a 12-yard TD grab by Nhandi League playoffs begin Sunday. Those Nick Smith, Doug Tibbals, Robby Henry Brown and Kyle Pinkin tied Penn and Austin Kreusser touched 1- tackles and recorded a crunching Okoro. The PAT was good to make three squads plus the A team wrapped Camisa and Johnny Caro Esposito for first place (50-free). Pinkin 2 (200-back.) Penn placed second to sack. Kevin Maxwell added seven the score 14-7. up the regular season with a 2-2 show- provided strong blocking. Defen- touched first in 50-breast. Fitzpatrick Stiles’ third in 100-fly. Conner tackles. Lineman Anthony Tufaro fin- The Blue Streaks later put their ing against Westfield this past Sun- sively, birthday boy Jahsyn Silver won 50-fly. Mailley and Mathew Celeste touched ished with six tackles and an injured best drive together, marching from day at Gary Kehler Stadium. had a strong game at tackle. Jonathan 11-12: Thomas Brennan scored 2-3 (100-free.) Trinkle finished sec- Cody Bianco made a statement with their own 23 to the Raider 34. A few The B team improved to 8-0 with a Ramos, who made a TD saving tackle, second (50-free) and first (50-breast.) ond in 200-breast. a 20-yard chase-down. plays later, Adetula finished the scor- 24-12 victory over Westfield. The C Ted Giandana, Noah Costanzo and Blue Streak quarterback Zach ing on a two-yard rushing TD with team Raiders improved to 7-1 with a Matt Fazzino were solid. Martin completed 12 of 16 passes, 6:44 left. The point after was good. 21-12 victory over Westfield. The D Gus Barco had a three-yard TD Devilfish B Swim Girls Fall which included a 12-yard TD. Mike “Defensively, we were slow to team suffered its first loss of the year and Aidan Guma hit Ryan Lusk for a Mullen chewed up 127 yards rush- make adjustments. They were doing after seven victories when the Raiders 20-yard TD pass to lead the D team. ing, including a 78-yard TD run and some good things with their running fell to an undefeated Westfield unit, Eric Berkins, Bil Watson, Chris To Red Bank ‘Y’, 204-169 Xavier Adetula scored on a 2-yard game, and we were slow in getting 24-12. The A team ended the year Fugett, Andrew Rodgers and Nolan TD run to lead 3-5 Warren Hills. our guys lined up in the right posi- with a 34-6 setback to Westfield. The O’Connor had a solid game. In the first meet of the dual meet Hogge, Lauren Wang swept 50- “It was a tough afternoon. Six out tions to make plays. These are things E team Raiders finished 8-0 with a Joe Krempa connected with Robert season, the Westfield Area Y Devil- breast. of our nine drives had major penal- we need to fix before we go and play touchdown victory over Cranford. The Fallo for the A team’s TD against fish Girls’ B swim team was defeated 13-14: Grace Cash, Emma Reilly ties. We kept putting ourselves in a a tough Westfield team next week,” five teams finished the regular season Westfield. Starring in their final PAL by Red Bank ‘Y’ girls, 204-169, on and Emily Beattie swept the 200IM. second-and-long or third-and-long said Coach Stack. with a combined record of 32-7-1. game were DJ Johnson, Andrew Dance, October 20. Reilly won 100-back. Lizzie position, because we would get a “We just cannot let this happen at The B and C teams are expected to Spencer Vaughn, Riley Guma, Jimmy 8U: Vivian Jeckell placed first and Diamantopoulos finished third (100- holding penalty, a delay of game or a home, next week or in the playoffs. play Richmond Boro of Staten Is- Harcourt, Greg Oross and JJ Vinci. Katherine Li third (25-back). Li won free.) Jessie Trinkle and Charlotte false start. So we put ourselves in We just won’t let it happen,” said land, while the D team may be play- The E team capped an undefeated the 25-breaststroke, followed by Perez touched 2-3 (100-fly.) Beattie, terrible situations on almost every emotional linebacker senior Cody ing Millburn. The SPF C team won year behind Shawn Martin, who broke Emma Ceraso, who placed third. Danielle Sawyer and Trinkle swept offensive drive. The only strong of- Biondi. the Super Bowl title a year ago. off a long TD run. Quarterback Courtney Pinkin and Abigail Bebel 100-breast. fensive drive we had all afternoon “Our defense was pretty good, but it The B team received two TD runs Hayden Widder steered the offense touched 2-3 in the 25-fly. 15-18: Meredith Bagger touched was one without any penalties, and was all of the mental errors that did it, from Javin Scott and one scoring that received fine running from Sean 9-10: Lindsay Wang earned third second in the 200IM. Kathleen Bond not physical you understand, because dash from Ashton Miller. Max Toll Kennedy and a big reception from (100IM). Maggie Maguire touched and Bagger touched 1-2 (200-breast.) SHERIFF’S SALE we hit hard. We need to spin our came through with three conversion Max Oross. Nick DeSanto provided third (50-breast). Wang and Paige Emma Buckley and Julia SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12004218 wheels in the right direction, our Eckard touched 2-3 for 50-fly. Mary Diamantopolous touched 1-2 (100- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY kicks. Cooper Hesiey completed six sturdy blocking. Defensively, Kenny CHANCERY DIVISION coaches are really trying, they’re call- passes and also kept for 50 yards. Yeager made three sacks, and Kyle Weber scored second in 50-free and free.) Buckley took first and Rachel UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-40563-10 ing good plays, it’s just that we’re not In the C team game, Alex Oslislo Wester picked off a pass and recov- 50-back. Fan third (100-fly.) Diamantopoulos Plaintiff: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. executing. Against Westfield next 11-12: Tara Sullivan, Caitlin placed second in 200-back. VS. broke off a 34-yard TD run in the first ered a fumble. Justin Handy and Defendant: JOHN J. DIAMENTE; PATRICIA quarter and Ryan Johnson had a one- Brighton Easterling each added a C. DIAMENTE SHERIFF’S SALE Sale Date: 11/07/2012 yard TD run to build a 14-0 lead. The sack, and Sam Oross had a TD-sav- Writ of Execution: 06/28/2012 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12004480 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY ing tackle. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public CHANCERY DIVISION SHERIFF’S SALE vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- UNION COUNTY TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- DOCKET NO. F-2499-07 SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12004581 SHERIFF’S SALE TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Plaintiff: FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY SHERIFF’S FILE NO.: CH-12004320 WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of CORPORATION CHANCERY DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY said day. All successful bidders must have 20% VS. UNION COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION of their bid available in cash or certified check at Defendant: STEFAN SHANNI DOCKET NO. F-12975-10 UNION COUNTY the conclusion of the sales. Sale Date: 11/28/2012 Plaintiff: RESIDENTIAL CREDIT SOLUTIONS, DOCKET NO. J-080758-12 The judgment amount is: ***Two Hundred Writ of Execution: 11/04/2012 INC. Eighty-Four Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Two By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution VS. Plaintiff: MARIO MADORMA and 16/100*** $284,632.16. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Defendant: CLAUDIA CARMO AND VS. The property to be sold is located in: The vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- AURELIANO CARMO, HUSBAND OF CLAUDIA Defendant: JOSEPH D. NATALE, P. CAMILLO Township of Scotch Plains, County of Union, TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- CARMO, AND BANK OF AMERICA, NA AND & SONS, INC. AND UNITED AMERICAN PROP- State of New Jersey. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on STATE OF NEW JERSEY ERTIES AT WATCHUNG, INC. Commonly known as: 210 Katherine Street, WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of Sale Date: 11/28/2012 Sale Date: 11/14/2012 Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 said day. All successful bidders must have 20% Writ of Execution: 10/10/2012 Writ of Execution: 08/03/2012 Tax Lot No.: 3 in Block: 3804 of their bid available in cash or certified check at By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution By virtue of the above-stated writ of execution Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 56 x 100 the conclusion of the sales. to me directed I shall expose for sale by public to me directed I shall expose for sale by public Nearest Cross Street: Mountain Avenue The judgment amount is: ***Six Hundred vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- vendue, at the UNION COUNTY ADMINISTRA- Subject to any open taxes, water/sewer, mu- Twenty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Ten and TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- TION BUILDING, 1ST FLOOR, 10 ELIZABETH- nicipal or tax liens that may be due. 85/100*** $621,910.85. TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TOWN PLAZA, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Subject to Tax and prior lien info: At the time of The property to be sold is located in the Town- WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY, at two o’clock in the afternoon of publication taxes/sewer/water information was ship of Scotch Plains, County of Union and State said day. All successful bidders must have 20% said day. All successful bidders must have 20% not yet available - you must check with the tax of New Jersey. of their bid available in cash or certified check at of their bid available in cash or certified check at collector for exact amount due. Commonly known as: 1310 Cushing Road, the conclusion of the sales. the conclusion of the sales. Subject to Prior Mortgages and Judgements (if Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. The judgment amount is: ***Four Hundred The judgment amount is: ***Seven Hundred any): None Tax Lot No. 2 in Block No. 15302. Thirty-Five Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Two Fifty-Four Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Nine Total Upset: ***Two Hundred Ninety-Nine Dimension of Lot Approximately: .588 AC and 21/100*** $435,542.21. and 09/100*** $754,199.09. Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and 13/100*** Nearest Cross Street: Leland Avenue The property to be sold is located in the Town Re: Writ of Execution Number: 120003735 $299,960.13 together with lawful interest and Beginning at a point in the southerly line of of Westfield in the County of Union, and State of Property to be sold is located in the Town of costs. Cushing Road, said point being the following two New Jersey. Westfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey. PUNT, PASS, KICK WINNER…Mark Natiello is pictured with ex-New York Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- courses and distances from the intersection of Commonly known as 732 West Broad Street, Premises commonly known as 401 South tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and the center lines of Leland Avenue and Cushing Westfield, New Jersey 07090; Tax Lot No. 25 in Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Giant wide receiver Stephen Baker of the 1991 Super Bowl Champions, who expenses, there remains any surplus money, the Road. Block No. 2704. Being known as Lot 9, Block 3003 on the helped run the Carteret competition. money will be deposited into the Superior Court Prior Liens/Encumbrances: Sewer Open + Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 82 feet official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield. Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Penalty $350.00. Total as of October 3, 2012: wide by 113 feet long Dimensions: 42.28 feet x 92.66 feet x 70.30 or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to $350.00 Nearest Cross Street: Marion Avenue feet x 75.00 feet. Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Seventeen Total Upset: ***Four Hundred Forty-Six Thou- Nearest cross street: Summit Avenue. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Three and 72/ sand Seven Hundred Six and 62/100*** Total Upset: ***Seven Hundred Niney-Nine Westfield’s Mark Natiello Wins NFL an order directing payment of the surplus money. 100*** $717,243.72 together with lawful interest $446,706.62 together with lawful interest and Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Four and 20/ The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale and costs. costs. 100*** $799,574.20 together with lawful interest will have information regarding the surplus, if Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- and costs. Punt Pass &Kick Competition any. tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfac- “The Fair Housing Act prohibits “any prefer- expenses, there remains any surplus money, the expenses, there remains any surplus money, the tion of the mortgage debt, including costs and ence, limitation, or discrimination becaus of race, money will be deposited into the Superior Court money will be deposited into the Superior Court expenses, there remains any surplus money, the On September 22 Mark Natiello of in his age group. Scores were based color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, money will be deposited into the Superior Court Westfield won first place in the 12-13 on both distance and accuracy and a national origin, or intention to make such prefer- or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, ence, limitation or discrimination” in connection Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to age group of the NFL Punt, Pass and total of 89 children participated in the with any aspect of a residential real estate trans- and extent of that person’s claim and asking for and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature action. Zucker, Goldberg, and Ackerman, LLC an order directing payment of the surplus money. an order directing payment of the surplus money. and extent of that person’s claim and asking for Kick Local Competition sponsored event. encourages and supports the equal housing The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale an order directing payment of the surplus money. by the RWJ Fitness and Wellness Following his victory in Carteret, practices of the Fair Housing Act in the conduct will have information regarding the surplus, if will have information regarding the surplus, if The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale of its business.” any. any. will have information regarding the surplus, if Center and held at the Knights of Natiello advanced to the Sectional There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the There is a full legal description on file in the any. Union County Sheriff’s Office. 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Caminiti scored on the rate students from Westfield dojo sparring, Sean Canavan (age 10 – zone in 19 plays to make the score next play with a 5-yard run. Karate N Motion, placed first in their McKinley School in Westfield), took 14-6. Running back Andrew Caminiti After the game, Head Coach Tony divisions at The Battle of Baltimore, second in weapons, Joey Echols (age ran the ball eight times and hauled in Catanzaro said, “The boys played a national-ranked martial arts tour- 11 – Terrill Middle School in Scotch two receptions on the drive. well today and really stepped it up in nament featuring hundreds of com- Plains), took third in weapons, and Tight end Tommy McGuire added the second half, so the coaches and I petitors who represent the “best of Tristan Challis (age 12 – Lincoln a 10-yard diving sideline catch and a were proud of their efforts. 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BREAKING THROUGH FOR A BIG GAIN…Griffin Rooney eludes several tacklers for a big gain in the Westfield PAL “D” team’s win over Scotch Plains on October 28. Westfield PAL ‘D’ Stops SPF PAL Grid Kids, 25-12 The Westfield PAL D football team more touchdowns and playing great completed an 8-0 regular season with defense. Alliegro had another 60-yard a 25-12 victory over the Scotch Plains- scamper for a score, and Griffin Fanwood Raiders on October 28. Rooney dashed down the sideline for Tim Alliegro opened the scoring his first touchdown of the game. with a 60-yard run behind some great Westfield added another touchdown blocking from offensive linemen in the fourth quarter on a great pass Bryan Felter, Jonny Audino, Declan by Hank Shapiro. McCauley, Jonny Bracco and Matt The Westfield defense stepped up MARTIAL ARTISTS…Westfield karate dojo, Karate N Motion had six com- O’Connor. Scotch Plains answered by stifling the Raiders’ run game and petitors reach the finals and/or won their divisions at The Battle of Baltimore, a MASTER SWIMMER…Heidi Remak Ziff of Westfield won four events and set national-ranked martial arts competition on October 21. Pictured, left to right, three NJ Masters swimming records during the Octoberfest Masters Meet at Drew with two touchdowns to grab a 12-6 forcing them to punt. Colin Freer, are: front row; Julia Plawker (11 – Westfield) and Chris Holder (10 – Watchung); University on October 6. She set freestyle records in the 200 (1:38.6), 100 (1:10) and lead at halftime. Nick Martini, Bryan Felter, Reid back row, Joey Echols (11 – Scotch Plains), Meredith Rosenthal (9 – Westfield), 50 (31.2). She also won the 100 Individual Medley: 128.8. Heidi has previously held In the second half, Westfield took Colwell, Ryan Smith and Matt Korth Grand Master Alan Simms, Tristan Challis (12 – Garwood) and Sean Canavan NJ Masters records in the 100-free, 5,000-free and 200-medley relay. control of the game by scoring three led the Blue Devils’ defense. (10 – Westfield).

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Candidates for Union County Freeholders Mohamed S. Jalloh Alexander Mirabella, Diane Barabas Freeholder Mohamed S. Jalloh is University, where he teaches nego- A resident of Fanwood, Freeholder community development and energy Diane Barabas currently works as tends summer college in Rome, serving in the third year of his first tiation, debate, citizenship, public Chairman Alexander Mirabella was efficiency projects that created jobs. a realtor associate at Prudential New Italy. term on the Freeholder Board. A na- speaking and communications law. first elected in 1997 and is serving his Freeholder Mirabella also organized Jersey Properties in Westfield. She Mrs. Barabas and her husband tive of Union County, He is a member of the advi- fifth, three-year term on the first Italian-Ameri- also owns Diane B De- live in Westfield. They he is an attorney who sory boards for St. Joseph the board, and prior to can flag raising event signs, an interior design have two children, lives in Roselle. He at- the Carpenter Middle this year, served as chair- for Columbus Day. consulting firm, which Kristina and Karsten. tended the Newark School and Roselle Catho- man three times. He has served on the was located in down- This is the candidate’s Boys Choir School and lic High School. In 2001, Freeholder Veterans Affairs Com- town Westfield for eight second attempt at public Saint Elizabeth’s Freeholder Jalloh has Mirabella helped imple- mittee, Fire Services years. Before the birth office, however, she has Middle School in Lin- worked for the Northwest ment the Open Space, Advisory Board, and of her children, Mrs. been involved in the den before graduating Jersey and Essex Newark Recreation and Historic Union County Voca- Barabas worked for Westfield community. from Roselle Catholic Legal Services programs, Preservation Trust Fund tional-Technical School Westinghouse/Philips She served as the High School. where he represented low- and saw some of the larg- Board of Education. Lighting’s manufactur- Westfield Mayor’s ap- Freeholder Jalloh income individuals in mat- est increases in Union Freeholder Mirabella ing department as a pointee on the Westfield earned a Bachelor of ters involving family law, County parkland in gen- was first elected to the wage and salary execu- Downtown Corporation, Science degree in consumer and housing erations. He also oversaw Roselle Park Borough tive administrator. the management entity Rhetoric and Commu- Freeholder Mohamed laws, and domestic vio- the expansion of the Freeholder Al Mirabella Council in 1991 and The candidate holds Diane Barabas (R) of the town’s Special Im- nications with a minor Jalloh (D) lence. He also worked as county’s Office of Veter- (D) served until 1996. He an associate’s degree provement District. Mrs. in African-American an assistant county coun- ans Affairs. graduated from Hobart in communications Barabas has also served Studies from Syracuse University. He sel for the County of Union, dealing Freeholder Mirabella was chair- College in Geneva, N.Y. with a and Spanish and attended Fairleigh as chairman of the Westfield Cham- earned his Juris Doctor degree at primarily with contracts, tort litiga- man of the County’s 9-11 Memorial Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. Dickinson University in Madison. ber of Commerce, and chairman of Rutgers University Law School in tion and government regulations, and Committee, which dedicated a me- Freeholder Mirabella is an assistant She also holds both a residential the Westfield Day Care Center Aux- Newark. is currently a partner at the law firm morial in Echo Lake Park to the vice-president employed by the and commercial certification in the iliary and the Board of Trustees. He is an adjunct professor at Kean of Jalloh and Jalloh, LLC. Union County residents killed in the Chubb Group of Insurance Compa- lighting industry from the Illumi- She is also a member of the terrorist attacks of September 11, nies. He and his wife, Phyllis, a former nating Engineering Society. Addi- Westfield Rotary Club and the 2001. He also led the Board’s efforts Councilwoman in Roselle Park, have tionally, Mrs. Barabas annually at- Union County Board of Realtors. to provide benefits and compensa- a son, Alexander, and a daughter, tion to County workers called to Micayla, and are active in with the Bruce Bergen active military duty. Education Enrichment Foundation Bruce Bergen is an attorney with have two children. In 2002 he pushed for develop- of Scotch Plains-Fanwood school Krevsky, Silber and He has served as at- ment of the Union County Access system. Bergen in Cranford. He torney to the Spring- Library Link Program, which dis- was previously township field Board of Health tributed grants to upgrade techno- Reading is Good For You attorney for Township of and the Springfield logical infrastructure at 19 municipal Springfield for 18 years. Rent Leveling Board libraries. A 1973 graduate from and is a past president As chairman of the Freeholder Cranford High School, and current member of Board in 2006, he held mobile Free- he earned his Bachelor’s the Board of Trustees holder meetings in communities. As o Arts degree in Psychol- of the Cranford Rotary chairman in 2009, his initiatives in- ogy and Sociology from Club. cluded infrastructure planning, Case Western Reserve He served for many workforce development, and University in 1977 and years as the president sustainability measures that helped his Juris Doctor from of the Union County to leverage millions of dollars in fed- Seton Hall School of Legal Services Corp. eral stimulus aid for transportation, Law in 1980. In 2005, Bruce Bergen (D) and has served on the he was awarded a Diplo- board of the Central goleader.com/subscribe mate in Local Government Law by Jersey Legal Services. JOINT AGREEMENT... Union and Essex County mayors last week Probitas Verus Honos Rutgers University and the New Jer- signed an inter-local agreement to construct a detention basin in the sey Institute of Local Government South Mountain Reservation. Millburn’s Mayor Sandra Haimoff is pictured Attorneys. *** signing the agreement with, from left to right, Millburn’s attorney Kit Falcon, He was Congressman Mathew Also running for Union County Maplewood Mayor Victor DeLuca, Kenilworth Mayor Kathi Fiamingo, Union See it all on the web in color . . . Mayor Joe Florio, Cranford Deputy Mayor Andis Kalnins, Rahway Mayor Rinaldo’s last opponent in 1990 and Freeholder is Republican Stephen Mayor Rick Proctor and Springfield Mayor Ziad Andrew Shehady. The project previously ran for the Assembly in Kozlovich and Republican Krzysztof is an effort to stop massive flooding that occurred during storms over the years 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011. Nowak. No photos or bios were sub- including Hurricane Irene last year. www.goleader.com Mr. Bergen and his wife, Jodi, mitted for these candidates. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 1, 2012 Page 21 DePaola, Glover Debate Garwood Council Has Over SP-FW PD Merger, Two Seats Up For Election Timothy Hak (R, Inc.) Anne Palmer (D) Consolidation, Sewer Fees Garwood Candidate Garwood Candidate By JASON KIM legal ways to put the sewer utility Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Timothy Hak is a 20-year resident Anne Palmer previously served on back into the budget.” The total Scotch of Garwood and attended Central the Garwood Board of Education for SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains Plains’ municipal budget, he said, is Connecticut University. He is em- seven years, two years as board presi- mayoral candidates, Republican in- $25 million. ployed as the manager of a local dent. She is also a former member of cumbent Mary DePaola and Demo- On the issue of the township resi- holding company and is the former the Garwood Parent-Teacher Asso- cratic Councilman Kevin Glover, dents wanting lower property taxes owner and operator of Horan Lum- ciation and the Education Founda- went head to head in a candidates’ with present level services being ber & Coal Co in Cranford. tion of Garwood. forum sponsored, last Thursday, by maintained, Mr. Glover said that there Mr. Hak was elected to the council The Westfield Leader and The Scotch has been too many cuts in services in 2009 and currently serves as police William Nierstedt (D) Plains-Fanwood Times. The session, under the Republican leadership. “If commissioner and was member of which followed one for the two coun- we move forward with the shared the police chief selection committee. Garwood Candidate cil candidates, started with the big services opportunity, we would save He also serves as chairman of the William Nierstedt has been direc- issue of the consolidation with enough money to pay for every ser- Jason Kim for The Westfield Leader and The Times council’s Streets and Roads Commit- tor of planning for the City of Fanwood per the application by the vice we’d ever want,” Mr. Glover SEEKING YOUR VOTE...Scotch Plains Mayor, Kevin Glover and Mary DePaola, center, and Township Council candidates, Colleen Gialanella, left, and Ed tee and the Committee on Aging and Plainfield for 14 years and serves as group Courage to Reconnect Scotch said. “But more importantly, that Saridacki, right, participated in a Candidates’ Forum last Thursday sponsored is council liaison to the Garwood city zoning officer and administra- and Fanwood. would facilitate the ability to bring by The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Times. Library Board of Trustees. tive officer for the city’s planning “We had had a study three years the sewer utility back into the bud- The candidate is also a member of board, zoning board of adjustment ago, a $50,000 grant, which showed get.” the Garwood Lions Club and volun- and historic preservation commission. our communities how we can save “We do have to spend some of the Council Candidates State teers with the Garwood Baseball He was previously senior planner at millions of dollars,” Mr. Glover said. fund balance to bring taxes in League. Hackensack Meadowlands Develop- “Regrettably our Mayor (Mrs. line...you can’t spend it all. You’ll Contact:[email protected] ment Commission for 13 years. DePaola) went behind Fanwood’s ruin our bond rating,” Mrs. DePaola Their Case for Election Votes He served as planner for the bor- back and decided to change the rules said. “The only way to cut the budget Mike Martin (R) ough for eight years when he moved at the 11th hour, by asking for and is with a scalpel… not a hatchet.” She to the municipality 25 years ago and passing the resolution for another added that having a new township At 2012 Scotch Plains Forum Garwood Candidate was the principal author of the study for thousands of dollars to manager in place was in line with Mike Martin is a lifelong Union Garwood land use ordinance. evaluate and confirm what the sav- pursuing such directions. By JASON KIM dates were consistent in being hesi- County resident and is the owner/ Mr. Nierstedt is a member of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The ings might be.” He added that the On the issue of specific cuts they Scotch Plains- Fanwood Times tant in stating specific cuts in the operator of a Garwood-based event Garwood Planning Board and has person being hired, Richard Rosell would make to the budget, again, budget. Mr. Saridaki proposed possi- planning business. He has 30 years of SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains served on the Board of Education, of the Rosell Group “wasn’t inter- both candidates were hesitant to point bilities of shopping around for better business to business, sales and cus- and has been active with the Educa- viewed and doesn’t have the experi- out the details. “I’ve learned four candidates for township council last health insurance and the possibly tomer service experience. Thursday took part in a Candidates tion Foundation of Garwood. Con- ence.” Mr. Rosell is a retired New years ago (that) you can’t point out changing over to the state’s health The candidate was previously a tact: [email protected] Jersey State Police captain who has specific items that you can cut,” Mrs. Forum sponsored by The Scotch benefits plan. national sales representative at The served as the public safety director in DePaola said. But she added that Plains-Fanwood Times. The forum “As a school administrator [in Star Ledger where handled major Springfield. looking at reducing expenses by look- gave council candidates, Republican Clark], we were advised that we were accounts and national retail busi- Mrs. DePaola replied by stating ing at the previous year and whether Ed Saridaki and Democrat Colleen to make significant gains as far as nesses. He was also a sales manager that Mayor Colleen Mahr of Fanwood certain projects were not needed Gialanella, opportunities to state their student achievement, but that we were for Local Yellow Pages. was not blindsided and was notified would be a general starting point. case in front of a live viewing audi- not given significant (school) tax in- He held customer service and sales of Scotch Plains’ intentions on the Restructuring staff would be another, ence, before the Tuesday, November creases,” Mrs. Gialanella said. She training development positions with study. she said. 6 General Election. The forum was added that this happened because of AT&T from 1973 to 2003. “When I became mayor, the con- Mr. Glover said it was he who moderated by Fred Rossi of The constant dialogue...between leader- Mr. Martin holds a bachelor of arts versation about the police merger was recommended to bid out Scotch Times. The second part of the pro- ship, administrators and teachers and degree from St. Francis College. Con- off track,” Mrs. DePaola said. “The Plains’ major contracts such as cen- gram included questions for the two that managing schools wasn’t any tact: [email protected] consultant is to give us some outside tralizing purchasing and improved mayoral candidates. different from a municipality. point of view on the running of the telephone services. He added that it The evening started with the ques- On the issue of the Scotch Hills police force... it was done in the inter- took three years for the council to get tion of whether the candidates fa- Miniature Golf Course, Mr. Saridaki est of the merger.” a consensus for such items and that vored the merger of Scotch Plains said that “if it’s not covering ex- “In the last couple of months, the $30,000 per year could have been and Fanwood; both council candi- penses and is a burden on the taxpay- Democratic leadership [of Fanwood] saved. dates were in agreement that the po- ers it’s an issue to look at.” Mrs. have been dragging their feet on ac- On the issue of how the township tential merger was an important is- Gialanella responded that it was tually attending some of those meet- surplus should be used, Mr. Glover sue. “great to have a completely empty ings,” said Mayor DePaola, answer- said that he had, per his employment “I would never be opposed to the location to play miniature golf.” But ing what she thought was the reason background, managed millions of merger...whatever purchasing pow- she added that, for now, the council for such delays on the police depart- dollars in budgets as well compared ers we can gain [from the merger of should look into better promoting the ment merger. She added that the to Mr. Saridaki’s earlier statement. services is very important,” Mrs. golf facility. Timothy Hak (R) Mike Martin (R) William Nierstedt (D) former Scotch Plains Mayor Nancy He added that, “we can find opportu- Gialanella said. On the topic of the surplus funds, Malool, also, wasn’t willing to meet nities, but clearly we need “I’m very much in favor of any Mrs. Gialanella said a significant on this issue, contrasting the rest of leadership...and we’re not getting it. study that will give us the informa- amount of the township’s surplus Westfield Board of Education the council. “In 2012, we used $2.24 million tion that we need to be able to follow should be used to balance the budget “That is balderdash,” Mr. Glover from our fund balance...used it to through on any consolidation,” said right now. “Our residents are...in cri- Three Candidates, Uncontested Mr. Saridaki. responded. “To throw the former bring our 2012 budget into balance sis,” Mrs. Gialanella said. “If we have Gretchen Ohlig Rich Mattessich mayor [Malool] under the bus is des- — left $232,800 to stabilize the taxes On the issue of whether taxpayers the opportunity now to reduce even a picable.” He added that Mrs. DePaola for 2013,” Mrs. DePaola said. She would see significant savings in their slight percentage of that burden to Candidate for Westfield BOE Candidate for Westfield BOE took responsibility for the inaction added that she learned from former property tax, Mr. Saridaki said that homes...we should be doing every- Gretchen Ohlig, incumbent, is past Rich Mattessich has lived in that has taken place in the last three Mayor Martin Marks that the surplus “the number one line item in the thing possible to support that.” president of the Jefferson School PTO Westfield with his wife Michelle since years, and to suggest Fanwood Mayor could not be used. “For the next year, budget is the police department and “Surplus is a very dangerous word and was a member of the Parent 1996. They are parents of two daugh- Mahr knew about the hiring of the you have to raise taxes if the balance public works, and that if you can to use,” Mr. Saridaki said. A lot of Teacher Council, and served on vari- ters – Rachel, in fifth grade and Rosell Group was untrue and that is fully used.” derive any savings from merging that money has been appropriated, ous other school committees. She is Allison, in third grade, at Washing- Mayor Mahr “would tell you that it’s Mr. Glover alleged that fund bal- those two departments and it makes but it hasn’t been encumbered.” He also a trustee and president of the ton Elementary School. not true.” ances “get interpreted differently, de- sense to do...as long as we don’t added that he’s all for using some of board of trustees for the Education Prior to his election to the BOE in On the issue of the township’s spe- pending on the motives.” He added sacrifice services to the community.” the funds that are available, but he Fund of Westfield. 2009, Mr. Mattessich served two cial improvement district, Mr. Glover that Mr. Marks lowered the funds in “Let’s put aside the issues of power stipulated that he was against “giving An attorney, Ms. Ohlig has three terms as the PTO treasurer and mem- said, “It was an intrusion on our busi- his election year. and control,” Mrs. Gialanella said. back the sewer fees collected and children in the Westfield public ber of the executive board of the nesses at the worst possible time.” He On the question of whether the “Because when you have two entities giving it back as a property tax re- schools and also was part of the Stra- Washington School PTO. added that there “is so much promise candidates’ favor allowing cellular coming together...this has the poten- lief...” tegic Planning Committee for the dis- As a BOE member, he served as [downtown] and that it takes leader- companies to put their antennas on tial to derail the negotiation process.” The candidates were asked about trict. She served as president of the President, chair of the finance com- ship for the downtown to be success- township structures, Mrs. DePaola She added that there was additional how the Union County government Board of Trustees of the education mittee, as a member of the facilities ful.” He said that a good downtown said, “We are already doing that.” damage done when the present coun- could do to help keep county tax Fund of Westfield. She is also a former committee and the ad hoc committee was essential and that goal could be “The crucial question is where is cil recently approved a study inde- levels better under control. Mr. member of the Westfield Planning on technology. achieved by working together and that...where are the towers located pendent of Fanwood on the police Saridaki said that the county “should Board and a former member of the Mr. Mattessich has an undergradu- “not by being bullies.” exactly,” Mrs. DePaola said. “If it’s merge, “when we were so close...with not increase the budget by 10 to 11 Board of Directors of the Westfield ate degree in accounting from Mrs. DePaola defended the exist- not going to impact the neighbor- the negotiation.” percent, every year and not spend on Area Y. Georgetown University, an MBA in ence of SID and she admitted to some hood.” She added, “at this point we When asked about the Scotch foolish projects,” citing the Gallop- She is a founding board member finance from New York University challenges “not because of SID’s own have to look at every sort of revenue Plains’ Management Corporation ing Hills Golf Course banquet facil- and officer of Liam’s Room, a and a law degree from the University volition, but because of the worst possibilities.” (SPMC), which manages the ity project. Westfield-based non-profit organiza- of Texas School of Law. economy in a century.” She added “My opponent says ‘the more the township’s special improvement dis- Mrs. Gialanella said, “Working tion aimed at improving pediatric Since 2005, Rich has worked as that “government should not put its merrier,’” Mr. Glover said. “Cell tow- trict (SID), and the Scotch Plains together with our county leaders to palliative care. associate general counsel and assis- will on business...and along with the ers should be in strategic Business and Professional Associa- bring back more tax money back to tant corporate secretary of The Dun Shackamaxon settlement money, we locations...where it doesn’t impact tion (SPBPA) whether the two enti- Scotch Plains is where we should be Brendan Galligan and Bradstreet Corporation. He pre- ties were working properly, Mrs. can work together...and [have] viable your property value...I’m sure none leading the discussions.” Candidate for Westfield BOE viously was involved in strategy and solutions.” The purported $100,000 of you want one behind yours.” Gialanella responded that speaking On the issue of the Shackamaxon business planning with a life insur- from the settlement would be used to On the issue of Shackamaxon with the business owners, “there’s Country Club controversy, Mrs. Brendan Galligan is a 2007 gradu- ance and investment products com- help businesses in the SID to see Country Club, Mr. Glover said, “It not a consensus - either way,” that she Gialanella said that in her opinion, ate of Westfield High School and is pany and also worked as a CPA. what they would like do with it just was a bad deal. Shackamaxon would “leave it to the business “It was something that we shouldn’t currently the scheduling lieutenant whether it be hiring a planner for the had gone broke...there was a fellow owners...in the quest to improve our have been involved in and that it with the Westfield Volunteer Rescue downtown or other ideas, she added. who...said that he would leave it as a downtown.” defies logic in so many levels.” Squad. He is running for the one year However, Mr. Glover stated that golf club in perpetuity,” Mr. Glover “I agree...that we haven’t gained Mr. Saridaki conceded that there remaining on unexpired seat of Julia the $100,000 from the settlement had said. “What were we worried about? much,” Mr. Saridaki said, but if there were very good and bad points to the Walker who reassigned earlier this already been spent, in essence, be- Building 100 homes?” Mr. Glover aren’t vehicles in place to have those deal. However, he added that if a year. cause of the fees related to the legal stated that ultimately the future owner discussions, then we go nowhere.” developer was allowed to buy the fight the council attempted against got what he wanted, after the lawsuit, On the issue of the stare’s 2 percent whole property and develop it into Jeane Parker the current owner of the and gaining the golf course with no budget cap on tax levies, Mr. Saridaki single-family homes and a shopping For Mountainside BOE Shackamaxon property. commitment in keeping it a golf defended the council’s decision of center...”it would have overburdened utilizing the sewer utility as a means Jeane Parker, who has lived in On the issue of whether the sewer course forever, and the ability to build our school district...and the revenue Mountainside since 2004, was ap- fees now billed to residents and busi- 60 homes on the premises. of keeping services as they exist, and generated would not have offset the that if the 2 percent cap was ex- pointed to the Mountainside Board nesses as well as non-profits for us- “Mr. Glover never sat on the zon- damage done from it.” of Education in October 2011 after Gretchan Ohlig (I) age were a tax or not, Mrs. DePaola ing board...he never sat on the plan- ceeded, “there would have been criti- cal loss in services.” two members resigned. The mother answered that “it’s not a tax, it’s a ning board,” Mrs. DePaola said. Kate Motz of one daughter who will be graduat- utility. It’s like water, electricity, or “Shackamaxon was a win for the “If [the budget] exceeded the 2 percent cap...we would have lost $2.9 For Mountainside BOE ing from the middle school, she ran gas.” As an example, she said several town...we saved the golf course for the board and lost by only several churches and nonprofits are now pay- [where] 144 acres of space was saved, million worth of services,” Mr. Kate Motz has lived in Saridaki said. “That’s police officers, Mountainside since 2008. She has votes in 2011. ing for their own water treatment at a and didn’t have over development As a BOE member, she serves on total of $175,000. She added that into our schools...we did the right department of public works officers, served on the Mountainside Board of picking up the leaves, picking up the Education since October 2011. the board’s community outreach com- those costs were previously being thing.” mittee and is a delegate to the New paid by the residents of Scotch Plains On the issue of whether to charge branches and all that stuff.” By creat- Ms. Motz has three children, two ing the separate sewer authority, he who attend Beechwood Elementary Jersey School Boards Association. through their property taxes. Now outside visitors to Scotch Plains’ parks Ms. Parker is a senior writer for nonprofits pay for their sewer usage and golf course, both candidates said, it created revenue from non- School and the youngest who is in preschool at Sundance in North The New York Post. directly to the township, she said. agreed there should be fees attached. property tax paying entities. “This is Richard Mattessich (I) “Why didn’t we do this 10 years Tom Hannen (D) not something when you sit down Plainfield. W. Scott Mease (R) ago?” Mr. Glover questioned. “The and do your income taxes at the end As a board member, she is a BOE only reason is that [it’s] because we For Cranford Committee of the year...it is something that is liaison to the Mountainside PTA and For Cranford Committee Adele Lewis have gotten ourselves in such a bind.” Tom Hannen, Jr. co-owns and oper- comprised as a separate fee. It’s a bill is a member of the BOE’s commu- W. Scott Mease is a former township The best way to get over a bind was to ates a manufacturing company in Lin- you are paying to the Township of nity outreach, curriculum and strate- committee member and former Cranford For Garwood BOE “do a gimmick,” Mr. Glover said, and den. He manages a staff of over 30 in- Scotch Plains,” gic planning committees. Planning Board member. He grew up in Adele Lewis is a lifelong resident volved in manufacturing. He has been a Ms. Gialanella added that the solu- Ms. Motz is the creator of the NJ DuPont City, West Virginia. He moved of Garwood and has two daughters that’s “not allocating [the costs] fairly firefighter all his adult life, and has been to New Jersey in 1987 for his wife Robin’s and it was supposed to be done on tion was working creatively to find Moms Guide, which started in 2006 who have attended Garwood schools. a volunteer firefighter in Cranford since as Westfield MomsTown and has job with Schering Plough. He has been a usage and it was not.” 1996. He has served on the Cranford budget solutions and that she was a Cranford resident for 12 years. She has been serving on the board for And what about the Democrats’ Flood Advisory Committee, the Citizens proponent of returning the sewer util- branched out to all parts of the state. He is employed as a mechanical engi- nine years and has been president for plan to add back the sewer budget Budget Advisory Committee and the Fi- ity back to property taxes. As for the Barbara Greet neer and is the owner and president of eight of those years. back? “There’s absolutely no way nance Committee. possibility of lowering property taxes Mechanical Advantage Consulting, Inc. Ms. Lewis is employed as the that can happen,” Mrs. DePaola said. He has been a leader of the Boy Scouts at the same time maintaining munici- For Garwood BOE The candidate is a deacon, elder and Garwood planning and zoning board “They’re going to put back $3 mil- in Cranford. He served on the Winfield pal services, Mrs. Gialanella said that, Barbara Greet has lived in Garwood trustee with the First Presbyterian Church secretary and also works as board Township Committee, where he served “yes, that is possible.” for 23 years and is the mother of four of Cranford and is a Cub Scout Assistant administrator/secretary for the lion into the budget? That would ex- as mayor for three terms. Mr. Hannen Den Leader and an adult volunteer with ceed the 2 percent cap.” She added Mr. Saridaki said he was intimately children who are all in college. Maplewood planning board and zon- served for 20 years on the Winfield Fire She has served on the Garwood Cranford Troops 75 and 80. ing board of adjustment. that this would result in massive Department and First Aid Squad where involved in the formulation of the Mr. Mease was co-chairman of the municipal layoffs and budget cuts. he also served as chief. school budget and policies as a firmer Board of Education for nine years. A Cranford Jaycees Halloween Parade from She is past president of the New “I don’t know where she gets her He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in member of The Scotch Plains- practicing registered nurse for 38 2005 to 2010 and is a Cranford Soccer Jersey Association of Planning and facts from...but let’s look at the real Political Science from Rutgers and an Fanwood Board of education and that years, she serves as the chairwoman Club coach. Zoning Administrators. Ms. Lewis is world,” Mr. Glover said. “We have associate’s degree from Union County he was an integral part of managing for the BOE’s education committee He graduated from West Virginia Uni- a certified land use administrator $22.5 million on the left, we have College. Tom and his wife, Cindy the costs of healthcare by direct ne- and is a member of the finance and versity. Scott and Robin Mease have 2 through Rutgers University’s Center $2.5 million on the right. We can find Hummel Hannen, have four children. gotiation for a flat rate. Both candi- negotiations committees. children, Greg, 21, and Allison, 18. for Government for Services. Page 22 Thursday, November 1, 2012 The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Sundance School To UC French Class Visit NY Perform Annie KIDS Botanical Gardens NORTH PLAINFIELD – The dents love to perform! It’s been so SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- On October 19, the students of Sundance School, a premier private much fun seeing them singing and lic (UC) students in Madame French 4H went on a trip to the New preschool and elementary school on dancing down the hallway on their Ciringione’s French 4H class began a York Botanical Gardens to see the Greenbrook Road in North Plainfield, way up to the stage for rehearsal. It’s unit on La Révolution impressionniste Monet exhibition. Students embraced will presents a production of Annie a truly rewarding feeling to be a part et Claude Monet: le peintre de la the beauty of the gardens. The best KIDS performed second – fifth grade of this creative collaborative process. lumière (Revolution Impressionist part of the exhibit was the reproduc- students on Thursday, November 8, We all understand and value the im- Claude Monet: The Painter of Light). tion of the green bridge that arches and again on Saturday, November portance of arts-integrated teaching Students read about and discussed over the lily pond at Giverny. Monet’s 10. The musical is part of Music and the positive impact it has on each Impressionism and several famous wooded pallet was also a great attrac- Theater International (MTI) Broad- of our students.” French Impressionist artists. tion for the students. way Junior Collection. The Sundance School will perform In particular, students researched Back in the classroom, students Based on the popular comic strip, Annie KIDS on Thursday, Novem- facts about Claude Monet’s life and completed the research and painting “Little Orphan Annie,” Annie KIDS ber 8, at 6:45 p.m. in the spacious paintings through different French portions of their own chosen Monet tells of a spunky Depression-era or- auditorium at 401 Greenbrook Road websites and shared their findings on replica on canvas. Students will be phan determined to find her parents, in North Plainfield. They will also do Edmodo, an online educational tool writing en français bien sûr (in French, who left her years ago on the door- an encore performance on Saturday, used at UC. of course) about their painting next. step of a New York City orphanage November 10, at 10 am during an run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. In open house. The show is open to the adventure after fun-filled adventure, public and admission is free. Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil Founded in 1977, The Sundance plots, befriends President Franklin School is a proud member of the Roosevelt and finds a new family in family of Phoenix Children’s Acad- billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his per- emy, one of the country’s largest pre- sonal secretary Grace Farrell and a school, Montessori and elementary lovable mutt named Sandy. school providers. For more informa- Joanne Merrigan, Creative and tion about The Sundance School and Performing Arts Program Director the Annie KIDS performance, visit SCHOLARS...Ten students from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School have been said, “Annie KIDS is the perfect fit www.thesundanceschool.com or call named Commended Students in the 2013 National Merit® Scholarship Program. These students have demonstrated a strong academic performance and include, for our Sundance students. Our stu- (908) 561-5055. starting with top row, left to right, Aaron Markey, Savvas Petridis, Jeremy Sonpar; middle row, Benjamin Oster, Olivia Nelson, Scott Flanzman; and bottom row, Danielle Karacsony, Paige Goldner, Julie Busch, and Emily Miller. S-F High School Announce Commended Students SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD - Flanzman; and bottom row, Danielle CLASS TRIP…Union Catholic French 4H students visit an exhibit at N.Y. Ten students from Scotch Plains- Karacsony, Paige Goldner, Julie Botanical Gardens. Pictured, left to right, are: Sally Beriont of Garwood, Mike Fanwood High School have been Busch, and Emily Miller. Yallico of Elizabeth, Patrick Roselle of Hillside, Andres Aguaiza of Roselle Park, named Commended Students in the These students placed among the Robert Vagueiro of Hillside, Aspen Jennings of Union, Cristina Santos of 2013 National Merit® Scholarship top five percent of more than 1.5 mil- Carteret, and Monica Cioppettini of Summit. Program. These students have dem- lion-plus students who entered the onstrated a strong academic perfor- 2011 competition by taking the PSAT/ mance and include, starting with top National Merit® Scholarship Quali- SPFHS National Merit row, left to right, Aaron Markey, Savvas fying Test. Congratulations to these Petridis, Jeremy Sonpar; middle row, students on their exceptional academic Benjamin Oster, Olivia Nelson, Scott achievement. Scholarship Semifinalist SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD - record throughout high school, be Dr. David Heisey, Principal of Scotch endorsed and recommended by the Plains-Fanwood High School, an- high school principal, and earn an nounced recently that SAT score that confirms Scotch Plains-Fanwood the student’s earlier per- THE SUN WILL COME OUT...The Sundance School, a premier private pre- school and elementary school on Greenbrook Road in North Plainfield, will High School senior, Olivia formance on the quali- presents a production of Annie KIDS performed by second – fifth grade students S. Nelson was named a fying test. In addition, on Thursday, November 8, and again on Saturday, November 10. Semifinalists in the 58th semifinalists and a high annual National Merit® school official must sub- Scholarship Competition. mit a detailed scholar- This designation identi- ship application, which Harpsichordist Sándor Szabó fies her as an academically includes the student’s talented high school senior self-descriptive essay To Perform Nov. 10 Concert among the 16,000 highest and information about scoring students nation- the semifinalist’s partici- SUMMIT – Hungarian harpsi- harpsichord builders in the United wide on the PSAT/ Olivia S. Nelson pation and leadership in chordist, Dr. Sándor Szabó, will States. NMSQT® exam of criti- school and community present an intimate concert by candle- Dr. Szabó is actively engaged as Photo courtesy of Ben Gancsos cal reading, math, and writing skills. activities. light on Saturday, November 10, at 7 conductor, harpsichordist, organist TALKING TO WESTFIELD...A room from a Westfield dollhouse, above is part Olivia now has an opportunity to Merit Scholar designees are selected p.m. in the chapel of the Central and pianist throughout Europe, of Liberty Live presented by Premiere Stages at Kean Univeristy.For more continue in the competition for some on the basis of their skills, accomplish- Presbyterian Church, located at 70 Canada and the United States. He has information visit www.kean.edu/premierestages. 8,300 National Merit Scholarships, ments, and potential for success in rig- Maple Street in Summit. performed in major concert halls and worth more than $32 million, that will orous college studies. The SP-F School The program will include works cathedrals throughout Europe and be offered next spring. District congratulates Olivia on this by the most eminent composers for North America. To become a finalist, a semifinalist fine accomplishment and wishes her harpsichord from the renaissance, Currently, he serves as director of must have an outstanding academic well in the future years ahead. baroque and classic eras, including music/organist at the Central Presby- the complete inventions and Italian terian Church in Summit, music di- Concerto by J. S. Bach. The acoustics rector/conductor of The Oratorio Bricks Honoring Veterans of the stone-built chapel will enhance Society of New Jersey and music the subtle nuances of this instrument. director/organist at The Church of Dr. Szabo will perform on a double Point O’ Woods on Fire Island, N.Y. To Be Dedicated Nov. 11 manual French concert grand harpsi- As seating is very limited, early MOUNTAINSIDE – New, in- the next time you visit, and chances chord, modeled after the historic in- arrival is strongly encouraged. Hot scribed bricks honoring veterans will are you will recognize a friend or struments of Taskin from the 17th cider and cookies will be served. For be dedicated along the walkway to neighbor among the bricks installed. century, and made by Frank Hubbard, more information, call (908) 273- the historic Deacon Andrew Hetfield Any citizen can purchase a brick of considered to be one of the finest 0441. House on Sunday, November 11, at 2 their own,” Mr. Jeka noted. p.m. A single small American flag The Deacon Andrew Hetfield will identify each brick honoring a House is located on Constitution Plaza veteran. (Watchung Avenue, off Birch Hill “This has been a great way to show Road), adjacent to the Mountainside our appreciation to those men and Public Library. women who have served their coun- The Mountainside Restoration Photo courtesy of Ben Gancsos LIBERTY LIVE...Sam Kitchin and Nick Piacente are featured in the Liberty try through the many past wars, pro- Committee is a committee comprised Live premiere of Talking to Westfield at Premiere Stages running Thursday, tecting our freedom and precious lib- of volunteers governed by the Bor- November 1, and Friday, November 2and Saturday, November 3, and Sunday, erty,” said Don Jeka, the Mountainside ough of Mountainside, the purpose November 4. Admission for all tickets is $15. The discount for groups of 15 or Restoration Committee member in of which is to maintain the Deacon more is $10. To make reservations, call Kean Box Office at (908) 737-SHOW charge of the program. “It’s a lasting Andrew Hetfield House and collect (7469) or visit www.kean.edu/premierestages. All performances take place in the way to ensure that their service does and save historic information and Carriage House at the Liberty Hall Museum. not go unrecognized by a grateful items from destruction. For further community,” he added. information, call (908) 789-9420 or “Take a stroll across the walkway access mountainsidehistory.org. BootCamp WF Kickoff Now Set For November 5 WESTFIELD – To kick off BootCampWF Fall II session will BootCampWF’s new session, all are begin soon, depending on storm re- WARM HEARTS AND HANDS…Women of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church welcome to join us for wine and covery efforts. Stay tuned to recently made 40 pairs of mittens from old wool sweaters to benefit the homeless cheese at the Westfield Running Co, www.BootCampWF.com, or “Like” and needy. Johanna Sovicica, left, and Cathe DellaBadia warmly received them now scheduled for Monday, Novem- us on Facebook for up-to-date details at The Relief Bus Elizabeth. ber 5, at 7 p.m. One lucky winner will as they develop. Held in Tamaques receive a free, six-week session!! All Park, BootCampWF workouts will attendees get 10 percent off any be offered Monday, Wednesday and BCWF Fall Session II package, and Friday at 5:45 and 9:15 a.m., Tues- 15 percent off any purchases from day and Thursday at 5:30 a.m. and The Running Co! The Running Co. Saturdays at 8 a.m., and BCWF Lite, will raffle off a heart rate monitor, a gentler version, will be held Tues- show you how to properly layer for day and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. cold weather exercise, and do a gait So enlist now! For more informa- analysis and shoe fitting for you. tion, please visit ViaNutrition’s Karen Phillips will www.BootCampWF.com! perform a juicing and smoothie demo. 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FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP…Volunteers at Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains prepare sandwiches for Plainfield’s Second Street Youth Center (SSYC) on October 3. The synagogue’s Social Action Committee organizes monthly sandwich-making sessions for volunteers of all ages to provide healthy lunches and after-school snacks for school-age participants in SSYC’s programs. The Second Street Youth Center Foundation is a multi-purpose, non-profit organiza- tion that provides educational, vocational, cultural and recreational activities for youth and adults in the Plainfield community. See it all on the web in color . . . www.goleader.com www.goleader.com/subscribe A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and The Scotch Plains – Fanwood TIMES Thursday, November 1, 2012 Page 23 Mount Saint Mary Academy Get Smart! Presented by Announces Musical Auditions Roosevelt School Students WATCHUNG – Mount Saint ographer. WESTFIELD - Get Smart! a com- Claudia Dougherty, Chrissy Harvey, Mary Academy in Watchung has The Mount’s production will edy written by Mel Brooks and Buck Abby Rothenberg, Nick Guerriero, announced auditions for its spring take place on April 12 and 13 at Henry, will be presented by a cast of Catherine Moore, Alexandra musical, Little Shop of Horrors. 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m. over 30 Westfield students and a crew Jackman, Sara Frankel, Victoria The Academy is seeking six high Tickets prices are $15 each for of 20 at Roosevelt Intermediate Napolitano, Kimmi Zimmermann, school age boys to join the cast of adults and $12 each for students School on November 2-4. Ethan Berman, Matthew Cafiero, Mount student actors. The parts and senior citizens. Come watch Maxwell Smart, Samantha Greenaway, Tomas Tooffe, will require singing and dancing. Little Shop of Horrors is a com- played by Liam Kudlick, assisted by Jennifer O’Connell, Kathleen Sea- Auditions will take place on Mon- edy, horror, rock musical by com- beautiful Agent 99, played by Meagan man, Eve Crandall, Julian Mazzola, day and Tuesday, December 10 poser Alan Menken and writer O’Connell, as he embarks on a bi- Katherine Pink, Emma Hamilton, and 11 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in Howard Ashman, which tells the zarre new case in which he must stop Meagan O’Connell, Lucy Ritter, Mercy Hall on the school’s cam- story of a florist shop worker who the sinister organization known as Jessie Ripperger, Grace Ascione, pus. Rehearsals will begin in Janu- raises a carnivorous plant with a KAOS from their most shameful plot. Emmy Liederman, Chelsea Frisch, ary 2013 and will take place dur- big appetite. Their plan this time is to prove Emma Herber, Maggie Bergin, ing the week from 6-8:30 p.m. For more information, contact their power by blowing up the Statue Sophie Hurwitz, Julia Salvato, Dancers will also be required to Linda Giordano at HIGHEST HONOR…Hi’s Eye, the weekly student produced newspaper at of Liberty. This is incomprehensible Danielle Rubiano, Caitlin Haviland, attend rehearsals with the chore- [email protected]. Westfield High School, has been awarded a 2012 gold medal from the Columbia to Smart and his Chief, played by Julia Sackett. Scholastic Press Association, the highest honor for school newspapers from the Association. Pictured, some of the Hi’s Eye staff work on the paper. Victoria Napolitano, so he springs, Do not miss this ultimate spoof of (or stumbles) into action. Hilarity all secret agent thrillers being pre- Mount Saint Mary Acedemy ensues when Smart proceeds from sented on Friday and Saturday, No- Westfield High School one gigantic blunder to another but vember 2 and 3, at 7:30 and Sunday, somehow turning each into a master November 4, at 2 p.m. Tickets are Entrance Exam Dates stroke. available in advance for $8, by e- Newspaper Wins Gold Medal Director Kim Jonny stated, “I re- mailing WATCHUNG – Mount Saint Mary Jersey Assessment of Skills and member watching this show as a kid [email protected], or Academy in Watchung will hold an Knowledge. WESTFIELD - Hi’s Eye, the rotations and two web rotations. The and laughing hysterically! This is a $10 at the door. entrance exam for all prospective stu- Parents are invited to stay for cam- weekly student produced newspaper students publish 26 print issues and fun show with many of the old TV Roosevelt Intermediate School is dents in the eighth grade on Saturday, pus tours, an information session, at Westfield High School, has been an additional eight issues on the tricks everyone will remember!” located at 301 Clark Street in November 3, and Saturday, Novem- and refreshments while their daugh- awarded a 2012 gold medal from the website, for a total of 34 issues. The cast includes: Liam Kudlick, Westfield. ber 10, at 8:30 a.m. on the Mount ters are testing. Pre-registration for Columbia Scholastic Press Associa- Students also comprise a small campus. Students will have the op- the exam is required. To register tion, the highest honor for school business staff for managing the pro- tion of taking the test on either day. online, visit newspapers from the Association. gram and taking care of advertising, Scores from the entrance test, as www.mountsaintmary.org/ Hi’s Eye was judged on both the which supports the printing costs. well as achievement reflected in an entrancetest. The pre-registration print and web editions. One of the Westfield High School teachers, individual student’s academic pro- deadline for the November 3 test was national judges commented, “The Rosemary DiBattista and Nicole file will be evaluated in order to de- October 29. Students may still regis- wonderful diversity in topics covered Scimone, who are co-advisors of Hi’s termine the awarding of merit and ter for the November 10 test. For in both the print and digital editions Eye, stated that they are very proud of need-based scholarships and finan- more information, contact Donna offers something for every reader.” the work that their staff puts into the cial aid. This review includes grades Toryak, Director of Admissions, at This year’s Hi’s Eye staff is made Hi’s Eye every week, and this win is and scores from standardized tests (908) 757-0108 ext. 4506 or up of 26 students, with three print well-deserved. such as the Terra Nova and the New [email protected]. Potters’ Guild to Host Holiday Pottery Festival MOUNTAINSIDE - The Potters’ increasingly popular event draws Guild of New Jersey will host its hundreds of customers from through- Annual Holiday Pottery Festival and out New Jersey and the tri state area. sale of functional and sculptural ce- Available for sale will be a selection ramics at the Community Presbyte- of vases, wall pieces, pitchers, tea- rian Church, at 1459 Deer Path in pots, platters, casseroles, raku and Mountainside (corner of Deer Path pit-fired vessels in varying colors and and Meeting House Lane) on Satur- styles, and one-of-a-kind sculptures SCHOOL PLAY...Get Smart! will be presented by a cast of over 30 Westfield day, November 10, from 11 a.m. to 5 and decorative objects of art. students and a crew of 20 at Roosevelt Intermediate School on November 2-4. Pictured, left to right, are: Meagan O’Connell, Kimberly Zimmermann, Victoria p.m. and Sunday, November 11, from The show is the perfect place to Napolitano and Liam Kudlick. 12 noon to 5 p.m. Showcasing Ameri- find a unique holiday gift or a special can craft made by more than 40 ex- item or present for any occasion. hibiting artists across the state, the For directions to the sale, visit the sale will also offer a chance to meet Potters Guild website at the makers. www.pottersguildnj.org/EventIframe PUMPKIN FAIR…A wide variety of games, food and attractions highlighted the annual Pumpkin Fair fundraiser recently held at Franklin School in Westfield. Admission is free with free park- or call Judy Musicant at (908) 233- The Franklin PTO’s raffle for oversized gift baskets donated by students and ing. Credit cards are accepted. This 1633. their families was also a popular feature at the fair. Pictured are students Marlena ™ Bartlett, Sydney Scholder and Gracyn Reed enjoying the pumpkin-painting POPCORN festivities. “Seven Psychopaths” Debra Parente-Rosin Joins Insanely Entertaining 3 popcorns NJWA Music Studio WESTFIELD - Dr. Ted One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Schlosberg, Founder and Executive By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER ters form, a warm-the-cockles-of-your- Director of the New Jersey Work- Film Critic heart optimism when in Steinbeck’s hands, shop for the Arts, announced that Do you remember that time in the late perhaps borrowed from Damon Runyon. Debra Parente-Rosin has recently 1960s when those two ladies who invited These characters make a big to-do out of joined the staff of the Music Studio. you and your best friend Bob to their cabin nothing much, and then downplay or out- in the Catskills probably put something in right ignore that which most perplexes and Mrs. Parente-Rosin, proficient at the turtle soup they served, and afterwards agonizes us regular folks. teaching numerous piano methods you had strange dreams? Well, filmmaker In McDonagh’s mitts, the mode finds a to student of all ages and ability Martin McDonagh’s black comedy, “Seven violent, seriocomic fold, thinking nothing levels, holds both a Bachelor of Arts Psychopaths,” should remind you of those of injecting several murders and inevitably PUMPKIN PATCH…Students from Lincoln School in Westfield recently en- reveries. rendering Marty and the audience the al- in Music Education from Montclair joyed selecting pumpkins on school grounds thanks to the Lincoln PTO, who also While appropriate for neither the faint ways startled, breathless observers. Then State University and a Master of provided fun outdoor games and activities for the crisp autumn day. Pictured are of heart nor those who don’t like their film he brazenly counterpoises it with a non- Arts from Kean University. She has kindergarteners from Joellen Surace’s afternoon class. outings in total freefall, the surreal and chalance that borders on, well, the psycho- attended numerous workshops, in- often grizzly adventure in which Colin pathic. Meanwhile, the suspense builds Farrell’s screenwriter Marty inadvertently and the tension rises. cluding one with Vladimir Feltsman, becomes involved works devilishly well, on Fleeing from the crazy killer hell-bent and has studied and attended work- its level. Of course it rarely makes sense, on retrieving the pup Billy refuses to shops on the Dorothy Taubman ap- Westfield Art Association but that’s the point. Ether jump into the relinquish, the troika takes it on the lam proach to piano technique, a tech- rabbit hole, or don’t. and extemporaneously pitches tents in the presents Marty, on the other hand, has no desert where they form their own writer’s nique that emphasizes the impor- Debra Parente-Rosin An afternoon with choice…not really. The successful cinema retreat, a little Bread Loaf, if you will, only tance of proper alignment of the scribe is suffering a bout of writer’s block, with guns. Hans and Billy feature them- hand and correct placement and Her background includes teaching Environmental conservationist and thus far only has the title for his next selves Marty’s literary collaborators, anx- movement on the keys in a natural and holding the position of Music Technicolor opus: “Seven Psychopaths.” ious to help with the script. and Yet in the delirious amalgam of idealism The action is inconsistent at times, com- and fluid manner. Mrs. Parente- Department Head at Passaic Colle- and curiosity that comprises the author, he plicated by the multiple layers of nutti- Rosin utilizes this technique with giate School, performing for the World-renowned artist thinks maybe his film script lies in the ness being perpetrated. Yet the crew of students to produce greater freedom Westfield Musical Club, co-directing dangers that soon befall. eccentrics, especially the award-worthy and variety of sound and to help musicals in area schools and accom- Blame his best pal, Billy, a rather strange Sam Rockwell as loose cannon Billy, always bird marvelously played by Sam Rockwell, fetches us back to the zaniness. Colin students avoid injuries that afflict so panying local choirs. She has also on the tumultuous circumstances. Mysteri- Farrell is solid as the boozing, stereotypi- many. worked as an Adjunct Professor at ous in motivation and more baffling than cal wordsmith who becomes inextricably Mrs. Parente-Rosin teaches rep- Union County College. meets the eye, it’s when he and his partner involved in the cataclysms. ertoire, theory, technique, improvisa- Mrs. Parente-Rosin has served as in dognapping, Hans, filch a certifiably Which brings us to Christopher Walken deranged gangster’s (Woody Harrelson) who, like John Malkovich, Dennis Hopper tion, sight singing and dictation. She adjudicator for The Piano Teacher’s Shih Tzu that the insane fun house of and John Lithgow, doubtless emigrated has conducted master classes and Society of America and The Music derring-do ensues. from a planet where sinister character group piano lessons, incorporating Educators Association of New Jersey The casting of Christopher Walken as actors are indigenous. Let loose here to do composer awareness, music apprecia- piano auditions. Her students have Hans assures the pedigree of writer-direc- his staccato delivery without compunc- tor McDonagh’s venture into the darker tion, his eyes gazing at some unseen aura, tion and music history in her piano consistently won awards from the NJ recesses of Filmdom. The whimsically he is a typecast delight. To tell any more lessons. She has been teaching piano Music Educators Association for out- shocking divulgences regarding his and would be a no-no. for over 35 years. standing performance in their annual Billy’s characters intersperse a style of Suffice it to note this is strange brew, In addition, Mrs. Parente-Rosin is a auditions. attritional violence that consistently sur- the sort of off-the-beaten-track trip into prises. Time and again you assume, ‘No, film parts uncertain that recalls the con- singer and voice teacher/coach who The Music Studio, located at 150- the director won’t dare.’ fused little old guy exiting from one of has worked as soloist for the Westfield 152 East Broad Street, Westfield, is a But he does, throwing caution to the Sandy Bates’s movies in Woody Allen’s Presbyterian Church and has per- division of the New Jersey Workshop wind with a gutsy nihilism that, while “Stardust Memories” (1980). A look of formed in operas in local opera com- for the Arts, which is celebrating its liberating in its vauntingly iconoclastic disbelief on his face, he asks, “From this veer from the mainstream, nonetheless he makes a living?” and then offers, “Me? panies. She has also performed in 40th. Anniversary. Gift certificates hints at an obscure, newfound altruism. As I like a comedy… a drama.” musical theater in Union and Bergen for all occasions are available year- if in an aberrant contemporizing of a fable Call it a foray into a world we hope never counties and has extensive choral ex- round for all NJWA programs. For from the Brothers Grimm, McDonagh slyly to experience in real life. You exit the perience, having sung in a perfor- more information, call (908) 789- suggests there is an answer here to some- Bijou thanking your lucky stars to be a LESLIE DELGYER thing or other...maybe. taxpaying bourgeois, fond of hearth and mance of Beethoven’s Ninth Sym- 9696, visit the NJWA studios or Cineastes and littérateurs fond of com- home and apple pie. Still, in many of us, phony in Carnegie Hall under the ba- log on to parison will be kept busy. While readily a whether we had a turtle soup interlude or ton of David Randolph. www.njworkshopforthearts.com. cross between Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp not, there is a vicarious thrill waiting to be Leslie Delgyer is a graduate of the duCret School of Art, Fiction” (1994) and Martin Scorsese’s “Af- enjoyed, a sort of fine madness personi- member of the Pastel Society of America, The Salmagundi ter Hours” (1985), it’s also easy to at- fied by “Seven Psychopaths.” FINE ART & CRAFTS tribute some of auteur McDonagh’s style, … Club, and a past president of the Society of Animal Artists. conscious or not, to an ingratiating form “Seven Psychopaths,” rated R, is a CBS WESTFIELD ARMORY Commissioned by the World Wildlife Fund to work on an Steinbeck so splendidly created, particu- Films release directed by Martin McDonagh larly in “Sweet Thursday.” and stars Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell and international conservation stamp collection. It’s about anachronisms and the un- Christopher Walken. Running time: 110 likely little societies that fringe charac- minutes The first American artist to work on a stamp for Russia after Nov their emergence from communism - the Siberian Tiger. Paul A. Sturm presentation and demonstration Entertainment • Music Lessons • Buy-Sell-Trade 10-11 1:00 - 3:30 Sunday, November 18, 2012 [email protected] Saturday, 10am-6pm; Community Room (h) 908-647-8246 (c) 908-917-0265 Sunday, 10am-5pm Westfield Municipal Building 425 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Brass Lessons Piano/keyboard Lessons Competitive Rates Flexible Locations bring family and friends handicapped-accessible 500 RAHWAY AVENUE, WESTFIELD, no charge for admission light refreshment served Education: WWW.ROSESQUARED. VISIT WEB SITE FOR DISCOUNT COUPON AND INFORMATION call 908-337-2535 info Juilliard prep • S.U.N.Y. @ Purchase B.F.A • Eastman School M.M. (ed.) 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Premiere Stages at Kean Univ. Seeks Submissions for Play Festival UNION – Premiere Stages, the and partners with other organiza- ish, being subsequently produced Professional Theatre Company in tions and theaters to extend the pro- and/or published. residence at Kean University, seeks file and life of the works devel- Recent new works developed at submissions to the 9th Annual Pre- oped. Premiere include Michael miere Stages Play Festival. This “What makes Premiere unique is Dowling’s Tamarack House; Fol- yearly competition for unproduced that we fast-track plays from a sit- low Me to Nellie’s by Dominique scripts offers developmental oppor- down reading to a fully staged pro- Morisseau (2012 runner up for the tunities to four playwrights born or duction within a few short months, ATCA Primus Prize); James currently residing in the greater met- keeping highly topical plays rel- Christy’s Egyptian Song (2011 Na- ropolitan area (New Jersey, New York, evant while affording playwrights tional New Play Network nominee); Pennsylvania, and Connecticut). the benefit of retaining the world Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods The winner of the festival will be premiere rights,” stated John (2012 winner of the ATCA Primus awarded $2,000 and a full Equity Wooten, Producing Artistic Direc- Prize) and The Good Counselor by production in Premiere’s 2013 sea- tor of Premiere Stages. “Premiere Kathryn Grant, which was named son. The runner-up will receive is passionate about supporting a as the runner-up for the prestigious $750 and an Equity workshop in diverse group of writers and pre- 2011 American Theatre Critics June; two other writers will receive senting works that challenge our Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA Staged Readings in March and a audience by exploring contempo- New Play Award. cash prize of $500. rary issues” added Clare Drobot, All entries are evaluated by a Through the uniquely accelerated Producing Associate and Resident panel of theatre professionals in CRUISING...The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will present an exhibit of photographs by Greg Cummings Play Festival process, Premiere Dramaturg at Premiere. consultation with the Artistic Di- of Fanwood in the gallery space at the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, located at 633 Pearl Street Stages provides an encouraging and In its eight seasons, the Premiere rector and Resident Dramaturg. in Elizabeth. Included in the exhibit will be “Blue Beach Cruisers,” above. focused environment in which play- Play Festival has developed over Agents may submit full scripts; wrights can see their work move thirty plays. Three of the plays pro- playwrights may submit a synopsis quickly from page to stage. Pre- duced through the Festival in the and script sample directly. Post- miere Stages also actively advo- last three years have been honored mark deadline is January 15, 2013. Greg Cummings Photographs to be cates for festival writers, helps play- by the American Theatre Critics There is no entry fee. Complete wrights reach out to other theaters Association, and multiple Play Fes- submission guidelines available at to secure subsequent productions, tival finalists have gone on to flour- www.kean.edu/premierestages. Shown at Pearl Street Gallery ELIZABETH – The Union County graphs that were accepted out of more stepped down as Chairman of the Board of Chosen Freeholders will than 31,000 photos that were entered in Fanwood Planning Board after more present an exhibit of photographs by the contest. Mr. Cummings won first than 20 years of service. Greg Cummings of Fanwood in the place in non-pro photography in the Union County artists (whose works gallery space at the Union County Of- 2012 Union County Senior Art Show can be hung on a wall) interested in fice of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, and his winning picture is on exhibit in exhibiting in the gallery space are wel- located at 633 Pearl Street in Elizabeth. the 46th Annual New Jersey Senior come to apply. For more information A selection of his photographs entitled Citizens Art Show at Meadow Lakes in about the Pearl Street Gallery or other “The Shore and More” is on display at East Windsor. programs please contact the Union the Pearl Street Gallery until Monday, Greg’s photographic images have County Office of Cultural and Heritage December 3. Gallery hours are 8:30 been in solo exhibits at Les Malamut Affairs, 633 Pearl St., Elizabeth, NJ a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Gallery in Union; the Barnegat Public 07202. Telephone (908) 558-2550. NJ A long-time Fanwood resident and Library; and the Charlestown, Rhode Relay users can dial 711. E-mail to: avid photographer, Mr. Cummings has Island Public Library. Visit his photog- [email protected]. earned numerous awards for his photo- raphy online at graphs from juried shows in New Jer- www.gregcummingsphotography.com. Liberty Live Featuring sey, Connecticut and Rhode Island. His Mr. Cummings has been an active photo “Blue Beach Cruisers” was re- volunteer in Fanwood for many years, Talking to Westfield cently published in the Asbury Park serving on the Holiday Celebration, UNION — Premiere Stages has Press book titled “The Real Jersey Clean Communities, and Historic Pres- announced “Liberty Live,” a new pro- Shore.” It was one of only 200 photo- ervation committees. He recently ducing partnership with the Liberty Hall Museum, located on the campus of Kean University. “Liberty Live” will feature the family-friendly Talk- ing to Westfield. “Liberty Live” runs Thursday, November 1, and Friday, November 2 (call for performance times), and Saturday, November 3, and Sunday, November 4, at 3 p.m. Admission for all tickets is $15. The discount for groups of 15 or more is $10. To make reservations, call Kean Box Office at (908) 737-SHOW (7469) or visit www.kean.edu/ premierestages. All performances take place in the Carriage House at the Liberty Hall Museum. Westfield Community Players Present The BLOWING IN THE WIND...The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will present an exhibit of photographs by Greg Cummings of Fanwood in the Emperor’s New Clothes gallery space at the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, located WESTFIELD – The Westfield at 633 Pearl Street in Elizabeth. Included in the exhibit will be “Ocean City Community Players will present The Flags,” above. Emperor’s New Clothes, a rollick- ing, fun-filled comedy for children on Saturday, December 1. This up-dated version of Hans Christian Anderson’s tale is about a charming, but very foolish, emperor who is easily bamboozled by two schemers who convince him they can make him a suit of clothes that are not only beautiful, but magical. That is when the trouble starts. Complete with singing and dancing and audi- ence participation, this modernized fairy tale is sure to delight children from ages five to 95. Two performances will be held on Saturday, December 1, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the theater, 1000 North Avenue in Westfield. Tickets are $10 each and can be reserved by calling the box office (908) 232-1221. The Emperor’s New Clothes is generously sponsored by Josephine Ward and Eileen Ward-Conway, bro- ker of Elegant Homes Realty featur- NEW CLOTHES...The Westfield Community Players will present The Emperor’s ing the Savannah in downtown New Clothes, a rollicking, fun-filled comedy for children on Saturday, December Westfield, the James Ward Mansion, 1. Pictured, from left to right, are: Jennifer Turner, Brad Howell, and David Neal and Ward and O’Donnell Property of Westfield. Management Company. Page S-1 Thursday, November 1, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary GREEN SCORES 2 TOUCHDOWNS, DWYER TD RUN, OBLACHINSKI 5-YARD TD RECEPTION Cougar Gridders Turn Back AL Johnson Crusaders, 29-3

By DAVID B. CORBIN “Defense played great! Stop- came up big on defense,” Green showed that here tonight,” co- ered numerous cracking hits but ping them near the goal on first said. captain/linebacker Nick Diaz none more impressive than his Specially Written for The Westfield drive and only holding them to a “After the Ridge game, I got all said. crunch on Pecino that forced Leader and The Times field goal, so our defense and my teammates together, and I “We were still kind of upset him to take a play off on the Defensive stubbornness, es- Coach [Joe] Hubert did a great made a promise to them and I over the Ridge game. Last year sidelines, before returning to pecially in the Red Zone, was job this whole week, and we made a promise to God that we we lost to Summit in the same run the Crusaders’ offense. Line- the primary concern of the backer Matt DiMartino added a Cranford High School High stunning six-yard sack. Defen- sive back Kevin Trotter recov- School football team that yielded Story on page 16 two Red Zone rushing touch- ered a Crusader fumble at the downs to 15th-ranked Ridge last of The Westfield Leader Cranford 40 that set up the Cou- week, and it certainly worked gars’ first TD. out with emphasis when the 6- “They were clean hits. You got 2 Cougars silenced the 5-2 A.L. to have clean hits. Nothing dirty! Johnson Crusaders, 29-3, in All by the rules,” Diaz said. Clark on October 26. Green carried 18 times for 158 The Cougars limited the Cru- yards, including a 31-yard TD saders led by quarterback Lance run in the second quarter and a Pecino to just 59 yards on the 26-yard TD run early in the ground in the first half and were fourth quarter. Running back even tougher in the second half, Jimmy Dwyer rushed 15 times yielding only 21 more rushing for 84 yards, including a three- yards. The Cougars stuffed the yard TD in the third quarter. Crusaders on the Cranford 15 Oblachinski had five receptions on their first drive and limited for 65 yards, and his five-yard them to a 27-yard field goal TD reception came with 5:21 three seconds before halftime. remaining when he grabbed In the meantime, Cougar quar- Green’s pass in the right side of terback Reggie Green engi- the end zone. neered an offence that totaled “Reggie had a good play there. 101 rushing yards on 18 carries He rolled out and saw me in the in the first half and added an- end zone, threw it and it was my other 142 yards on 20 carries in first touchdown. It felt nice,” the second half. Additionally, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Green completed six of eight pass attempts for 75 yards, in- cluding a five-yard touchdown Please Support (TD) pass to John Oblachinski in the fourth quarter. Cranford High School David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sports Programs RUNNING BEHIND HIS BLOCKER…Cougar quarterback Reggie Green, No. 7, runs behind running back Bobby Probitas Verus Honos Bruns, No. 13, in the game against the Crusaders. Green had two touchdowns in the 29-3 victory.

would win this game. When I week. The next week we came See & Subscribe at make a promise to God and my back and killed Del Val. We Go BallyhooBallyhoo goleader.com/ballyhoo teammates, I don’t intend on wanted the same thing here, breaking that promise. Our team and it showed on the scoreboard Cougars! Submit commentary and items for publishing. tonight,” Green said. Email to [email protected] l'ennemi du journaliste Diaz and his teammates deliv- Go and See a Game! Page S-2 Thursday, November 1, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary Cranford Cougar Footballers Turn Back Arthur L. Johnson Crusader Gridders, 29-3 Oblachinski said. Travisano. when we need it. When I am goal came with three seconds team, way better than 8-3 at Oblachinski had a reception on “He was playing over, so I scrambling, he was there on the on the clock and capped a 62- halftime.’ So we just made it our a great comeback play in the turned and I caught the ball. comeback. We run them in prac- yard drive. duty for the line to make great third quarter that baffled Cru- Shut it down,” Oblachinski said. tice and our chemistry is getting Dwyer’s three-yard TD with 9:27 holes. Everybody played his role. sader cornerback Anthony “He is making a lot of big plays better,” Green said. left in the third quarter capped a The holes were open, and I hit Green’s 31-yard TD capped a six-play, 55-yard drive that gave them when they were there. five-play 60-yard drive with 3:50 the Cougars a 15-3 lead. Definitely with the passing too! left in the first half. Oblachinski, With 11:05 left in the fourth They were there. Everybody did who holds for the point after, quarter, Green found another his part in the second half,” took a bad snap and alertly opening and dashed 26 yards for Green explained. hooked around right end for the his second TD. The point after Oblachinski’s TD reception two-point conversion. failed. Green mixed three pass capped a seven-play, 56-yard The Crusaders’ 27-yard field plays with eight running plays to drive. The Crusaders’ last ef- chew up 70 yards on the drive. forts resulted in four straight “The coaches got on the whole incomplete passes. Probitas Verus Honos line in the locker room and said, Cranford 0 8 7 14 29 ‘We are a way better that this A.L. Johnson 0 3 0 0 3

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MAKING GAINS…Cougar Bobby Bruns, top – No. 13, makes the reception. Quarterback Reggin Green, bottom – No. 7, goes in for the touchdown.

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times FINDING AN OPEN HOLE…Cougar running back Jimmy Dwyer, No. 49, gets good blocking and finds a big hole in the game against the Crusaders. Dwyer had had a touchdown in the 29-3 victory. Page S-3 Thursday, November 1, 2012 New Jersey goleader.com/ballyhoo BallyhooBallyhoo Sports, Humor and Commentary BLUE DEVILS MATT LUPPINO TAKES FIRST IN 16:06, COUGAR TOM FEENEY FINISHES THIRD Blue Devil XC Boys Capture Fourth Straight UCT Crown By DAVID B. CORBIN ished 19th at 17:05. “Jordan Price [New Providence at 17:21 and Tom Philip crossed Last week Feeney crossed sec- “The game plan last week was – seventh at 16:39], a freshman, 30th at 17:33. ond in his division at 16:50, be- Specially Written for The Westfield to run a controlled effort, run and he [Jones] were with me the “It was a really tough race with hind Jones, so he did enter this Leader and The Times 16:50. Matt ran 16:46. Dan Luzzi first mile. So I figured that if I this field. I wouldn’t have run race with a slightly different phi- Checking out the results of the was 47. Mike Reilly was 51. That stayed with them, I would do well that fast in a field that wasn’t losophy. Union County Conference races was the game plan. This week then on the third mile, I could pick that fast. We always knew we “This week, I didn’t have much held on October 16, Summit’s there was a different game plan it up and bring it in. I will see if could run in the 16:30s and of a strategy, because last week Leland Jones could have been to just go and just go out and they can stay with me. He [Jones] Luppino didn’t run that fast in the at the conference, I went in and expected to be the best bet to pressure other guys and hang told me after the race he was conference, but Westfield always I might have over thought the win the individual title at the with them. We knew Matt was cramping a little bit, so I was able has a run-like-a-team there. I race beforehand. Today was Union County Championships faster than the 46 that he ran. So to pull away on that hill,” Luppino, thought he was the favorite go- more so about place than about held on the 3.19-mile course at we said, ‘Know what! Go for it!’ who knocked 40 seconds off his ing in. It wasn’t too surprising. I time. I really wasn’t thinking Warinanco Park in Roselle on Let the chips fall if you feel good. PR time, explained. would have liked to have been in about it. I knew the race would October 24. It was fast. It was like 5:05 at the Cranford Cougar Tom Feeney there a little bit closer, but I can’t go fast, so I kind of just went In the conference meet, Jones mile and 10:05 at two. He was also had a PR time of 16:33 to complain about that race. The with the flow, then from there easily won the Mountain Division ready to roll. He was training finish third. Teammate Connor guys around me like Price and hung on as much as I could,” with a time of 16:31, which was really well,” Blue Devil Head McMahon finished 14th at 16:51. [Matt] Boscia [Roselle Catholic] Feeney explained. 14 seconds better than Westfield Coach Chris Tafelski said. Brendan Donovan finished 22nd really pushed me,” Feeney said. SPF Raiders Alex Livernois fin- Blue Devil junior Matt Luppino, ished 21st at 17:15 and Joe who won the Watchung Division Story on page 13 Dauback finished 31st at 17:34. The Blue Devils swept all 10 at 16:45. But Luppino turned on of The Westfield Leader the burners and led from start to top places in the JV race to total finish to easily win the county 15, ahead of Summit with 61. individual title with a personal- Cranford placed fifth with 130 record (PR) time of 16:06, eight total. Jason Colasanti took top seconds ahead of Jones, who honors at 17:08, followed by crossed second in 16:14. Dalton Herzog at 17:14, Jimmy “The conference was a big race, Jin at 17:18, Patrick Terry at but I wasn’t running for time. I 17:33 and Andrew Stockwell at was running for the team. Today, 17:35. Ryan Siegel finished sixth the word was ‘go out and pound at 17:37, followed by William it’, so we went out there. We had Chandler at 17:54, Connor a very tight pack. We did well for Swingle at 17:55, Matt Russo at ourselves,” Luppino said. 18:00 and Gideon Lee at 18:01. That pounding also led the Blue In the Frosh race, Blue Devil Devil boys to their fourth straight Anthony Scalia finished fourth at Union County Championship title 12:47. Alex Hall crossed sixth at with a total of 38 to outrun Union 12:55, Alex Campbell took eighth Catholic at 81. Summit took third at 12:59 and Mike Masciale fin- at 101, followed closely by ished 10th at 13:01. Cranford at 103. Oratory (157), “It’s a momentum builder. Last Elizabeth (169), Governor week was a controlled effort. But Livingston (170), New Providence controlled efforts are not going to (203), Scotch Plains-Fanwood win the next couple of weeks. The (216) and Rahway (276) finished big thing is we are looking for- out the remaining top-10. ward to the sectional meet next Blue Devil Rob Marczydlo fin- Saturday and the Group 4 meet ished eighth at 16:39, while the following week. You got to be teammates Philip Edwards on your game, and you got to be (16:47), Dan Luzzi (16:48) and building up from here. You got to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times be prepared to go, because the Mike Reilly (16:49) finished 11- RUNNING IN A TIGHT PACK…Cranford Cougar Connor McMahon, left, and Blue Devil Kevin Smith, right, run in 12-13. Kevin Smith crossed 15th competition is going to get elec- at 16:53 and John Campbell fin- a tight pack at the Union County cross-country meet at Warinanco Park in Roselle. tric,” Coach Tafelski said. 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